Veteran Ghanaian comedian and media personality Kwaku Sintim-Misa, widely known as KSM, has criticized clergymen who routinely predict election outcomes in Ghana, referring to them as “false prophets.”

In a recent discussion on his YouTube channel, KSM voiced his discontent with these individuals, accusing them of exploiting their followers for financial gain through deceptive prophecies.

He emphasized that these so-called prophets frequently make predictions about presidential elections, which, if they materialize, result in heightened church attendance and financial rewards for the prophets.

“These false prophets operate like a cash-out system—what I call divine cash-out. When they make a false prophecy about who will become president, and if it comes to pass, their churches fill up,” KSM remarked. “But the truth is, they are all fraudulent. Just because some prophecies may occasionally be accurate does not make them righteous; they remain false.”

KSM likened their actions to a lottery, where outcomes are unpredictable, yet these prophets are always prepared with justifications for their predictions.

He further pointed out that some pastors feel compelled to fabricate prophecies to meet the expectations of their congregations and maintain their livelihoods.

“I know many pastors who initially weren’t involved in the prophecy business. However, they feel pressure from the congregation, who expect prophecies. To remain relevant, they resort to making false predictions,” he explained.

KSM concluded by calling on the Electoral Commission, led by Jean Mensa, to ensure a fair and transparent election process, free from the influence of these misleading prophecies.