Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun has apologised in public after acknowledging that his widely reported prophecy about the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary did not materialise.
The cleric admitted that he had earlier predicted that Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong would win the party’s primaries and become the NPP flagbearer through a book, videos, and media appearances in a statement posted on his official Facebook site.
But the prophecy did not come true.
“That word did not come to pass. I missed it. I was wrong, I am deeply sorry, and I ask for your forgiveness,” he stated.
The prophet acknowledged that a lot of people depended on his prophecy and that it might have had an impact on them politically, emotionally, and spiritually. He stated that he will not assign blame and that he accepts full responsibility for the result.
“Because I spoke publicly with prophetic authority, many people trusted my word… I acknowledge this with humility.” he wrote, “I take full responsibility for this prophetic word,”
Prophet Nelson-Eshun expressed regret to people who felt offended or let down and apologised to those who might have taken choices based on his predictions.
He described the experience as one of introspection, emphasising his dedication to honesty, responsibility, and discernment and saying it has caused him to reconsider how he conveys prophetic experiences moving ahead.
“This moment has caused me to pause, reflect, and realign myself in accountability and discernment regarding how prophetic revelations are communicated. I remain committed to integrity, growth, and truth,” he added.
He also apologised to believers in Ghana and overseas, especially those whose faith might have been affected by the prediction’s failure.
The statement ended with a thank you to everyone who has corrected him and is still praying for him.
Since then, the apology has sparked conflicting responses on social media. While some applaud the prophet for accepting responsibility, others are still debating the place of prophetic statements in political affairs.
In the meantime, it is likely that former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will defeat all four of his opponents, including Kennedy Agyapong, to reclaim the NPP flagbearership based on the results that are coming in.
Source: newsthemegh.com