Today is Sunday — a day meant for truth, reflection, and reverence — yet we stand here demanding explanations from the so-called “men of God” who boldly prophesied the 2025 election and spectacularly failed. Their predictions were not just wrong; they were irresponsible, manipulative, and a direct insult to the holiness of the God they claim to represent.
One prophet went as far as declaring on national television, right in front of then-President Lazarus Chakwera, that God had shown him Chakwera would win a second term and deliver massive socio-economic transformation. He didn’t present this as personal opinion; he claimed it was revelation from God. If a prophecy claimed to be from God collapses, then the source was never God. The Bible is crystal clear about this: “When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord and the word does not come to pass, that is a word the Lord has not spoken” (Deuteronomy 18:22).
Others went even further into deception. Seer Sabao publicly predicted that one presidential candidate would die before the elections. No candidate died. Not even close. If anything, this was fearmongering masked as prophecy — using God’s name to sow panic.
Then came the emperor of theatrics, Prophet Austin Liabunya. He danced around the issue, twisted language, and performed spiritual gymnastics, but his bottom line was the same: Chakwera would win outright. When prophets start making threats like, “Kill me if this doesn’t happen,” you know they are no longer prophesying; they are performing. And the performance fell flat.
What is striking is that not one of these self-appointed prophets even entertained the possibility of Peter Mutharika returning. Their visions, supposedly from God, all conveniently aligned with the political mood of the moment. Yet God’s truth does not follow public opinion trends. As Scripture warns, “They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord” (Jeremiah 23:16).
And let us be clear: those who stayed silent during the election-prophecy circus did not keep quiet out of reverence for God’s name. Their silence was not holiness; it was strategy. Some of these figures, like Shepherd Bushiri, have long perfected theatrical spirituality — illusions, staged wonders, exaggerated claims, and hypnotic performances — all designed to dazzle crowds rather than honour God. Remember Bushiri’s walking on-air so-called miracle, moving cars without engines nonsensical claim, taking photographs of people supposedly miles away as though smartphones obey him differently than the rest of humanity— these are not signs of divine anointing; they are tricks of showmanship. Behind the spectacle lies a culture of deception, a deliberate attempt to create awe and loyalty while avoiding scrutiny. And when legal accountability catches up to them, some even flee justice, becoming fugitives rather than facing the consequences of their actions. Theatrics, lies, and evasion — these are the fruits of a false ministry.
What remains most disturbing is how easily the crowds accept it. How do thousands overlook contradictions, failed prophecies, and bizarre claims without pause? How do grown adults believe even the most ridiculous statement without question? This blind loyalty is exactly what Scripture warned about. “They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord” (Jeremiah 23:16). And worse, “the people love it this way” (Jeremiah 5:31). It is a tragic partnership: false prophets offering lies, and eager listeners embracing them.
But God is not mocked. The same Bible teaches, “By their fruits you will know them” (Matthew 7:16). And the fruits here — false prophecies, staged miracles, deception packaged as ministry, and evasion of justice — expose the truth clearly enough.
This is why Malawi must wake up. The issue is not simply prophecy gone wrong; it is a culture of spiritual manipulation that has been allowed to thrive unchecked. These men use God’s name as a business slogan, as a shield against accountability, and as a tool for influence. God’s name is holy, and it is time we stop allowing charlatans and self-appointed prophets to drag it through the mud while hiding behind pulpits. If we truly revere God, then we must confront those who lie in His name — with courage, with clarity, and with Scripture as our guide.
Now we are left with a painful but unavoidable conclusion: their source was not God. It was either their imagination, their ego, or something darker. And since they insist on using God’s name to decorate their fantasies, we must remind them of a commandment they seem to have forgotten: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Exodus 20:7). God Himself warns that He “will not hold anyone guiltless who takes His name in vain.”
This is not about politics. It is about integrity, holiness, and accountability. You cannot play with God’s name like it is a marketing tool. You cannot twist Scripture into a campaign slogan. You cannot manipulate a nation’s faith for fame or offering money.
This must stop.
Government must step in — not to regulate genuine faith, but to curb religious abuse. When prophets become political lobbyists dressed in cassocks, when they weaponize “prophecy” to mislead the public, when they exploit God’s name for personal gain, the state has a responsibility to protect citizens from spiritual fraud.
Malawi is a God-fearing nation. But it is time we stop fearing those who lie in God’s name and start calling them what they are: false prophets. And the Bible already warned us about them: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves” (Matthew 7:15).
The wolves have been exposed. Now it is time to drive them out of the sheepfold.
Enough is Enough!
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