{
  "id": 17253184,
  "title": "I’ll accept political appointment based on its benefits to Ghana – Nigel Gaisie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/ill-accept-political-appointment-based-on-its-benefits-to-ghana-nigel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:30:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ill-accept-political-appointment-based-on-its-benefits-to-ghana-nigel-gaisie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prophet Nigel Gaisie, the founder of Prophetic Hill Church, has expressed his openness to accepting a political appointment from former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, provided the role would contribute positively to Ghana's development. The religious leader believes that prophets and religious figures should engage in politics and governance to aid national growth. In an interview on Neat FM, Gaisie emphasized that the church should not remain separate from the political process, highlighting the importance of religious leaders in nation-building. He pointed to Zimbabwean preacher Prophet Uebert Angel as an example of a religious leader who has held a diplomatic appointment in Zimbabwe, suggesting that similar opportunities could arise in Ghana. Gaisie contended that his decision to accept a political appointment would be based on its potential benefits to the country, rather than the political affiliation of the individual offering it. He stated that he would consider an appointment from Dr Bawumia if it served Ghana's best interests, particularly in terms of nation-building. The clergyman also predicted that President John Dramani Mahama's victory in the 2024 general elections and had hoped for an appointment as a member of the Council of State or Minister responsible for Religious Affairs under his administration. Gaisie's educational background and experience in religious leadership, he claimed, would enable him to make meaningful contributions to Ghana's governance.",
  "summary": "The founder and leader of Prophetic Hill Church, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, says he would consider accepting a political appointment from former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia if the role could contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development. He believes religious leaders, particularly prophets, should be involved in politics and governance to help shape national development. Speaking in an […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "I was expecting appointment as a Council of State member or Religious Affairs Minister under Mahama — Nigel Gaisie",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/i-was-expecting-appointment-as-a-council-of-state-member-or-religious",
        "published": "2026-10-30T15:13:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}