By Sarah Baafi
Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, founder and leader of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has issued a public apology after a prophecy he made about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries failed to materialise.
In a statement published on his official social media platforms, the prophet admitted that his widely publicised declaration that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong would win the NPP presidential primaries and emerge as the party’s flagbearer was inaccurate. He acknowledged that the prophecy, which he shared through a book, videos and several media interviews, did not come to pass.
“That word did not come to pass. I missed it. I was wrong. I am deeply sorry, and I ask for your forgiveness,” Prophet Elbernard said.
Accepting full responsibility, he noted that many people trusted his words because he spoke with what he described as “prophetic authority”, adding that some followers were emotionally, spiritually and politically affected by the declaration. He apologised particularly to those who made decisions based on the prophecy and stressed that he was not shifting blame.
“I do not blame anyone or shift responsibility. I accept that this prophecy, as declared, failed,” he said, adding that the episode had compelled him to pause, reflect and realign himself with greater accountability and discernment in how prophetic messages are communicated publicly.
The apology follows intense public scrutiny of the prophet’s earlier declarations about Mr Agyapong’s political future. During Spiritlife Revival Ministries’ 31st night crossover service, which Mr Agyapong attended with his wife, Prophet Elbernard linked the prophecy to what he described as consistent angelic revelations that had guided his previous political predictions.
At the service, he told the congregation that the same spiritual source behind his past prophecies had instructed him to speak directly to Mr Agyapong. He cited earlier revelations involving President John Dramani Mahama, the leadership of the Ghana Police Service, and political predictions concerning Dr Gideon Gwako, which he said were delivered by the same angelic messenger.
Turning to Mr Agyapong on the night, Prophet Elbernard declared that he had consistently spoken about the politician’s rise and announced a specific outcome tied to the NPP primaries held on January 31, 2026. That prediction, however, did not materialise.
In his latest statement, the prophet expressed regret that his actions may have caused doubt about the Christian faith and the voice of God among believers. He appealed for forgiveness from Ghanaians and followers around the world who felt disappointed or wounded by the failed prophecy.
“I remain committed to integrity, growth and truth,” he said, while thanking those who had corrected him in love and continued to pray for him.
The apology has reignited debate in Ghana over the role of prophecies in politics and the responsibility of religious leaders when making public declarations with potential political and social consequences.
