The General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has thrown his support behind a directive by Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, that prophets should submit their prophecies for review before making them public.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Point of View on Wednesday, February 25, Archbishop Duncan-Williams said the move aligns with biblical teaching and is a responsible way to protect believers from misleading or fear-inducing messages.
He emphasised that all prophecy is conditional and should be examined carefully, especially those with implications for national life.
“I agreed with it. It was a good thing because the Bible says let two prophesy and let the others judge. It means that we have the right to judge prophecy. We have the right to do due diligence about prophecy.
“All prophecy is conditional, even the coming of the Lord. We have to pray, Maranatha, for him to come. Except that God being who he is has the right to cut the times short lest even the elect be deceived.
“That aside, every prophecy must be subjected to due diligence and also understand that God operates in twos. Once we have been told, twice we have heard that all power belongs to God. Then at the mouth of two and three witnesses, every word is established,” he said.
The directive by Afriyie-Ankrah, who holds a key role in coordinating interfaith and ecumenical affairs under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, aimed to ensure that prophetic declarations affecting politics, public safety, or national discourse are properly vetted before reaching the public, promoting accountability and discouraging sensationalism.
By endorsing the review process, Archbishop Duncan-Williams called on religious leaders to educate their congregations, foster discernment, and ensure that prophetic ministry remains rooted in sound biblical principles.
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