Owusu Bempah releases new controversial prophecy about 2028 election

The founder and leader of Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has once again stirred the political landscape with a bold prophecy, declaring that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will lose the 2028 general elections after President John Dramani Mahama exits the political stage.

Speaking during a Sunday service, Rev. Owusu Bempah told his congregation that the “spiritual covering” which carried the NDC to victory in 2024 was quickly diminishing.

He warned that the party’s reliance on tradition and assumptions of automatic two-term governance would prove fatal.

“I saw that their strength, their force, their power was dropping speedily. If the NDC relies on the belief that every party enjoys two consecutive terms, they will be disappointed. The power that brought them into office has dropped, and unless they rise up, they will lose after Mahama,” Rev. Owusu Bempah declared.

He added that his prophecy was not born out of politics but from divine revelation.

“Don’t think prophecies are based on luck. I am not speaking from bias but what God has revealed. If they ignore this word, history will vindicate me,” he stressed.

Warning To NPP

The preacher also turned his attention to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), cautioning them about leadership choices ahead of the 2028 polls.

“Now, NPP, listen to your prophetic word. The mistake you did some time ago, you are still committing the same mistake. And if you are not careful, you will remain in opposition,” he warned in Twi, drawing loud reactions from his audience.

He continued with a sterner warning: “If you decide to choose a leader who is not God’s choice and you force the person on the party, you will lose in the coming election and it’s going to be worse than 2024.”

A History of Political Prophecies

Rev. Owusu Bempah is no stranger to Ghana’s political arena. His reputation as a “prophet of elections” dates back to 2016 when he correctly predicted that then-President John Mahama would lose to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

His open support for the NPP at the time earned him both admirers and critics.

However, in a surprising twist before the 2024 elections, he dramatically shifted his stance.

He anointed John Mahama as “God’s chosen leader” and publicly prayed for his victory, insisting no power could stop his comeback. Even though he had earlier vowed that John Mahama can never return to the presidency and if he forced his way on the people calamity will befall the country.

That prophecy materialized when Mahama returned to the presidency after defeating the NPP in a hotly contested election.

His turnaround infuriated many within the NPP, who branded him a traitor.

Yet, his accuracy reinforced his reputation as one of the most influential voices blending religion and politics in Ghana.

Fallout and Reactions

Barely nine months into Mahama’s second term, has his latest prediction has unsettled the NDC, raising concerns about the party’s future beyond Mahama.

His claim that the NDC’s “spiritual strength” is tied solely to Mahama’s leadership has intensified debates over succession planning.

Meanwhile, some within the NPP have sought to mend fences with the pastor. In June this year, a delegation of party supporters reportedly aligned with Kennedy Agyapong visited his church to apologize and seek his blessings.

Eyewitnesses said the group even went as far as kneeling before him, sparking heated discussions about the growing influence of religious leaders in the political process.

Rev. Owusu Bempah’s prophecy comes at a crucial time, as both major parties weigh their chances for 2028.

While the NDC grapples with post-Mahama uncertainties, the NPP faces an internal test of whether to heed the prophetic call or risk prolonged opposition.