Ghana Police Reminds Prophets To Be Conscience Of The Law On False Prophesy

As 31st December approaches, the Ghana Police Service has reminded the general public especially the religious community to be conscience of the law regarding communication of false prophesy.

The law prohibits the public communication of doomsday prophecies, particularly of deaths and harm and similar ones with the potential to lead to the breakdown of law and order in the country.

The night of 31st December every year has become notorious for the communication of prophesies by some religious leaders of their so-called revelations of deaths of prominent members of society among others.

A press release issued on December 27, 2023 and signed by Director, Public Relations of the Ghana Police Service, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Grace Ansah-Akrofi urged religious leaders to practice their faith within the legal remits of the country even as they enjoy their fundamental rights.

“The police will like to remind the public that while we have the right to practice our faith and freedom of speech as guaranteed by our constitution and democratic values, we want to reiterate that the enjoyment of these rights are subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,” the statement said.

“As we have come to consider December 27th as Prophesy Communication Compliance Day, the Ghana Police Service is urging religious communities to practice their faith within the legal framework” the release urged.

Read the full statement below: