You can face 5 years in prison – IGP warns Prophets ahead of 31st Decemeber

The Ghana Police Service led by Inspector General of Police, George Akuffo Dampare has issued warning to religious leaders ahead of 31st December.

According to the Police anybody found culpable can face up to 5 years in prison.

Prophets and other men of God have been cautioned not to exhibit any behavior that will cause fear and panic in the country.

The Police leadership have advised the religious bodies that as much as they have Freedom of worship they should not temper with others.

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Earlier on this year Ghanaontheglobe.com reported a meeting between the IGP and religious leaders over this same prophecy issue.

“We want to caution that under Ghanaian law, it is a crime for a person to publish or reproduce a statement, rumour or report which is likely to cause fear and alarm to the public or to disturb the public peace, where that person has no evidence to prove that the statement, rumour or report is true.

It is also a crime for a person, by means of electronic communications service, to knowingly send a communication that is false or misleading and likely to prejudice the efficiency of life saving service or to endanger the safety of any person,” the police warned in a statement issued on Monday, December 27.

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Source: Ghanaontheglobe.com