Prophet Nigel Gaisie, head of the Prophetic Hill Church, told Accra‑based Neat FM that he would welcome a political appointment from former Vice‑President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, provided it would aid Ghana’s development.
Speaking on the airwaves, the clergyman argued that religious leaders should play an active part in governance and that prophets should not be excluded from public office. “The church of God must be into politics,” he said.
Gaisie cited Zimbabwean preacher Prophet Herbert Angel, who holds a diplomatic post in Zimbabwe, as an example of how religious figures can serve in government. “Prophet Herbert Angel is a pastor, but he holds a political appointment in Zimbabwe, so we should also look at the next phase of governance. We would see prophets taking political appointments,” he added.
When asked whether he would accept a role from Bawumia, Gaisie said he would consider the offer based on its potential contribution to nation‑building rather than the political figure making it. “I will look at it; if it is a good appointment that will benefit the country, for nation‑building, I will do it,” he stated.
The comment came after the prophet revealed that he had expected an appointment as a member of the Council of State or Minister responsible for Religious Affairs under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. He noted that he had predicted the NDC’s victory in the 2024 elections and had hoped to serve in one of those roles.
Gaisie’s stance highlights a growing debate over the role of religious leaders in Ghanaian politics. The next steps will depend on whether Bawumia or any other political figure extends an offer that aligns with the prophet’s criteria for national benefit.
