Kofi Akpaloo, the Presidential Candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana, is confident that he will become Ghana’s next president, citing two prophetic dreams as confirmation of his impending victory in the 2024 elections. These dreams, which he had on April 4 and September 1, 2024, have left him certain that his rise to the presidency is divinely ordained.
Akpaloo recounted his first dream, where he was sworn in as President of Ghana, and his second dream, where he was already in office, receiving guidance on how to perform his role. He stated confidently, “I dreamt on the 4th of April this year that I was sworn in as President of Ghana, and none of my dreams have ever failed.” This conviction is further bolstered by his claim of having dreamt of every past president’s victory before they took office.
With only 58 days to the elections, Akpaloo’s faith in his dreams remains unwavering. He asserted that any predictions made by popular pastors about the election outcome are false if they don’t foresee him winning. This bold statement has generated significant attention, highlighting Akpaloo’s unshakeable confidence in his divine destiny.
Beyond his prophetic dreams, Akpaloo has made headlines for his strong opinions on Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey.” In a recent interview with Atinka TV, he criticized the pressure on President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government to stop galamsey ahead of the election, labeling it a politically dangerous move.
Akpaloo argued that ending galamsey just before the election would hurt the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) chances at the polls. He drew a comparison to 2008, when similar political missteps disillusioned NPP supporters and contributed to the party’s loss of power under President John Agyekum Kufuor. “The government had the chance to deal with galamsey when the media coalition against it started, but now it’s too late,” Akpaloo remarked.
However, his comments have sparked controversy, with some Ghanaians agreeing with his stance while others find it unbecoming for a presidential candidate to downplay such a critical issue. Illegal mining poses a significant threat to Ghana’s environment and future, damaging water bodies, farmlands, and forests.
Research has shown that illegal mining has severe consequences, including destruction of farms, pollution of rivers, and destruction of educational infrastructures. The youth are particularly vulnerable, with poverty, ignorance, and a get-rich-quick attitude driving their involvement in illegal mining activities.
Akpaloo’s stance on galamsey has raised questions about his commitment to addressing Ghana’s environmental and social challenges. As the country prepares for the 2024 elections, the debate surrounding galamsey and its impact on Ghana’s future will continue to simmer.
The presidential candidate’s emphasis on his prophetic dreams has also sparked discussion about the role of faith and destiny in politics. While some see Akpaloo’s confidence as inspiring, others view it as overly reliant on divine intervention.
As the election draws near, Ghanaians will be watching closely to see how Akpaloo’s message resonates with voters. Will his prophetic dreams and strong opinions on galamsey propel him to the presidency, or will they prove a liability? Only time will tell.
