Renowned Ghanaian prophet Nigel Gaisie has declared during his church’s 31st-night crossover service on December 31, 2025 (into January 1, 2026), that Ghana’s Black Stars will reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He stated confidently: “The Black Stars will reach the final of the 2026 World Cup,” envisioning a historic performance for the team in the tournament co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

This comes as Ghana is drawn in a tough Group L with England, Croatia, and Panama, and is set for their fifth World Cup appearance after qualifying.

The prophecy has generated buzz across Ghanaian media and social platforms, with many fans excited about the prospect of glory—especially after past disappointments like early exits in 2014 and 2022.

The big questions

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has consistently warned religious leaders against delivering prophecies that cause fear, alarm, or panic during crossover (31st-night) services, a policy in place for several years under Ghanaian law (e.g., offenses related to false publications or misleading communications, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment).

While no new explicit police statement was issued specifically for December 31, 2025, the longstanding caution remains in effect.

This was reinforced through actions like the arrest of self-proclaimed prophet Evans Eshun (aka Ebo Noah) on December 31, 2025, for his doomsday flood predictions that caused widespread public panic.

Evans Eshun (aka Ebo Noah)

Additionally, the National Peace Council urged prophets in late December 2025 to deliver messages “tactfully” and measurably to avoid disturbing public peace.

Regarding Prophet Nigel Gaisie’s prophecy about the Black Stars reaching the 2026 World Cup final (delivered during his 31st-night service), it appears to have been a positive, hopeful declaration rather than one inducing fear. Such uplifting prophecies typically do not fall under the police’s primary concerns, which focus on doom, death, or disaster predictions.

No reports indicate police action against Nigel Gaisie for this specific prophecy. He has historically pushed back against such warnings, often proceeding with his declarations (sometimes in coded form in past years).

On December 17, 2025, Ghana deployed a contingent of 54 military engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces (primarily from the 48th or 14th Engineer Regiment, depending on reports) to Jamaica to assist with reconstruction efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa.

Key Details

• The deployment was announced and carried out at the request of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, after discussions with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
• The engineers are tasked with rebuilding critical infrastructure (roads, shelters, public facilities), clearing debris, setting up temporary shelters (including tent cities), and providing technical and logistical support.
• Transportation was provided by a U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft, carrying the personnel and over 65,000 pounds of equipment from Accra to Kingston.
• This mission highlights Pan-African and Afro-Caribbean solidarity, building on Ghana’s earlier shipment of humanitarian aid (food, rice, blankets, medicines) to Jamaica and other affected countries.

Background on Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa was a catastrophic Category 5 storm that made landfall in southwestern Jamaica on October 28, 2025, with sustained winds up to 185 mph (297 km/h). It was the strongest hurricane on record to hit Jamaica (surpassing Hurricane Gilbert in 1988) and one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes ever.

• It caused widespread destruction, killing at least 45 people in Jamaica (with total regional deaths over 100, including in Haiti and Cuba).
• Damage in Jamaica is estimated at $8.8–10 billion USD, affecting homes, hospitals, agriculture, and infrastructure, displacing hundreds of thousands.

This deployment represents Ghana’s growing role in international humanitarian response and South-South cooperation.

On December 15, 2025, former Dome-Kwabenya MP Sarah Adwoa Safo publicly endorsed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the upcoming leadership race (ahead of the 2028 elections), explicitly stating her political future lies with him rather than Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

Key Details from Her Statements

• Safo declared: “It is time for Bawumia” and tied her political prospects to his leadership.
• She openly acknowledged sharing two children (a son and a daughter) with Kennedy Agyapong, a fellow NPP heavyweight and potential rival contender.
• Despite this personal connection, she emphasized: “This is not a matter of family and friends in the NPP party.” She expressed concerns that her career could be at risk under an Agyapong presidency, while denying any personal animosity toward him.
• Safo defended Bawumia against blame for the NPP’s 2024 electoral defeat and economic challenges, arguing he was not the finance minister and lacked overriding authority (likening his role to a “driver’s mate”).