Bawumia’s win driven by delegate strength, not prophetic claims – Sheila Bartels

Former Ablekuma North Member of Parliament, Sheila Bartels, has expressed strong confidence that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has effectively clinched victory in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries, emphasising that elections are decided by figures and delegate support rather than spiritual predictions.

In an interview on Saturday, Madam Bartels addressed the growing influence of prophetic pronouncements in modern Ghanaian politics, cautioning against placing political contests on a spiritual pedestal.

While acknowledging her deep faith and belief in prophecy, she maintained that political outcomes should not be interpreted primarily through spiritual declarations, as doing so could undermine public trust when expectations are not met.

She noted that the blending of religion and partisan politics risks diverting attention from the fundamental purpose of Christianity, which she described as saving souls and nurturing believers.

“I strongly believe in prophecy,” she said, “but there are countless lives that need spiritual guidance. God’s servants should be focused on evangelism, mentorship, and building the Kingdom, not political primaries.”

Madam Bartels further argued that internal party elections and national politics should not be portrayed as spiritual warfare, stressing that they hold little significance in the larger framework of faith.

She questioned why religious leaders would devote significant energy to political campaigns, noting that such focus detracts from their spiritual mission.

According to her, historical voting trends and delegate numbers remain the most dependable predictors of electoral success.

“When the numbers are clear, the outcome is clear,” she explained. “Prophecy may still have its place, but facts, figures, and history cannot be ignored.”

She also warned that exaggerated prophetic claims could erode believers’ confidence if they fail to materialise, adding that she hopes faith in prophecy will not be damaged once Dr. Bawumia is officially declared the winner.