By Collins Sarkodieh 
Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi, founder of Glorious Wave Church International, has claimed that he used spiritual intervention to nullify a prophecy regarding Kennedy Agyapong’s bid for the NPP flagbearership. In a candid interview with Blakk Rasta on 3FM’s Urban Blend on May 14, 2026, Badu Kobi admitted he actively worked to counter the prediction made by Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun.
While Prophet ElBernard had originally predicted a win for Kennedy Agyapong, the position was ultimately won by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Badu Kobi alleges that he and Prophet Nigel Gaisie reached a spiritual agreement just two days before the internal elections to ensure that the Assin Central MP did not emerge as the winner.
The prophet cited moral reasons for his intervention, referencing past controversial comments made by Agyapong. According to Badu Kobi, the failure of ElBernard’s prophecy was not due to a lack of prophetic gift, but rather a superior spiritual “veto” exercised through prayer and covenant.
Why did Badu Kobi interfere with the NPP prophecy?
Prophet Badu Kobi stated that his decision to intervene was based on a “covenant with God” and his disapproval of Kennedy Agyapong’s past rhetoric. He specifically pointed to allegations Agyapong made against a man of God as a reason why he believed the MP was spiritually unfit to lead the party at that time.
He argued that leadership requires public accountability and that one cannot attain such a high office without addressing past grievances or false statements. For Badu Kobi, the intervention was a matter of enforcing spiritual standards: “How can you say a man of God killed his own son and then you want to go and win elections? Never.”
The prophet further explained that he communicated his stance in proverbs to Prophet ElBernard, expecting him to understand the spiritual climate. When the apology or retraction did not happen, Badu Kobi claims he took it upon himself to ask God to block the outcome.
The role of Prophet Nigel Gaisie in the “spiritual plot”
During the interview, Badu Kobi dropped a bombshell regarding a meeting with Prophet Nigel Gaisie. He alleged that the two met on the Friday preceding the NPP primaries and reached a formal spiritual agreement through the holding of hands.
- The Agreement: To ensure Kennedy Agyapong did not become the flagbearer.
- The Intent: To demonstrate that senior prophetic voices can influence political destinies through collective prayer.
- The Outcome: Badu Kobi claims this specific pact was the final seal that led to Dr. Bawumia’s victory and the subsequent failure of ElBernard’s prophecy.
How does this affect the credibility of Ghanaian prophets?
This admission adds a complex layer to the ongoing discourse regarding political prophecies in Ghana. By claiming that one prophet can “nullify” the word of another through prayer, Badu Kobi introduces the idea of a spiritual hierarchy or a “battle of altars.”
Critics argue that such claims make prophecies appear more like political maneuvers than divine revelations. However, Badu Kobi’s supporters see it as a demonstration of the power of intercession. The public apology previously issued by Prophet ElBernard already signaled a fracture in the prophetic consensus, and these new details suggest that internal spiritual conflicts may be as intense as the political ones.
The claims made by Prophet Badu Kobi suggest that he views his role not just as a messenger, but as a spiritual gatekeeper. His admission to “blocking” Kennedy Agyapong’s path to the flagbearership is a stark reminder of how deeply religious influence is embedded in Ghana’s political fabric.
As the country moves closer to the general elections, the narrative of “spiritual plots” and “nullified prophecies” will likely continue to influence public perception of both political and religious leaders.