Statesman and founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has warned religious leaders to refrain from involvement in political affairs.
In a thought-provoking statement titled “Religious Leaders Must Stay Within Their Lane—Leave Constitutional Matters Alone”, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe expressed deep worry over recent suggestions from some religious figures that President John Dramani Mahama should seek a third term, allegedly based on prophetic visions.
“Let me state clearly and unequivocally: this must not happen, and it will not happen,” he declared, warning that Ghana’s democracy must not be derailed by “pulpit proclamations”.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe expressed deep concern about the growing influence of religious figures in political discourse and constitutional interpretation.
He also expressed concerns that this practice poses a serious threat to the nation’s peace and democratic stability, referencing a troubling chapter in Ghana’s history when a similar situation resulted in grave consequences.
He further referenced the political turmoil of the late 1970s under General I.K. Acheampong’s rule, where religious interference in politics resulted in instability.
Ultimately, that era led to the 1979 revolution and a series of military takeovers.
“Ghanaians are looking for serious leadership… not theatrical spirituality that distorts truth and sows confusion,” he stressed, urging spiritual leaders to focus on their moral duties and leave constitutional matters to legally mandated institutions.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe stressed that Ghana’s democracy, hard-won and cherished, must not be endangered by personal ambition woven in religious fervour.
“Ghana’s peace and democratic stability must never be sacrificed for personal ambition or populist spirituality. Enough is enough. Ghana deserves better,” he concluded.
