By Muyid Deen Suleman
Kumasi, Aug. 13, GNA – The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has arrested two persons over separate comments captured in videos that are alleged to have the potential to incite violence and disturb public order.
One of the suspects, Masud Abdullah, 35, an Imam, was arrested over remarks he allegedly made during a sermon at a mosque in Ntensere in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.
According to police sources, Abdullah is alleged to have made statements in a video urging violence against individuals who speak ill of Prophet Mohammed.
In a related development, the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrested Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, popularly known as “Apostle Daniel Adjei,” following his appearance in a separate video containing derogatory and offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed.
A police statement said investigations into the two cases were ongoing and that the suspects would be processed in accordance with the due process of the law.
The Police Service used the occasion to remind the public, particularly religious leaders, preachers, community leaders and social media commentators, that the constitutional rights to freedom of religion and freedom of expression must not be used as a pretext to incite violence or encourage harm against others.
The statement emphasised that comments capable of inciting violence, hatred, or public disorder constituted offences under the law and warned that perpetrators would be arrested and prosecuted.
The Police Service urged members of the public to exercise restraint and responsibility in public discourse, especially on religious matters, to promote peaceful coexistence and national unity.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah