The Ghana Police Service is reminding the general public, especially the religious community, of the law on Publication of false news and urges its continuous compliance as the year comes to an end.
According to the Police Service, it is grateful to faith-based groups and individuals, for their compliance with the law so far, particularly in communicating prophecies.
It noted that while this has protected the rights and freedoms of those who are normally affected by these prophecies, it has also fostered a society free of needless panic, fear and alarm.
The Service urged the general public especially faith-based groups and individuals to continue to be patriotic and abide by the law, to ensure that the prevailing state of law, order and security in our beloved country is maintained.
“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 reiterates that the enjoyment of these rights are subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest.
“As we have come to consider December 27th as Prophecy Communication Compliance Day, the Ghana Police Service is once again urging religious communities to practice their faith within the legal framework,” a statement signed by ACP Grace Ansah Akrofi, Director, Public Affairs Unit of the Police Service said.
The Police further wished all Ghanaians a prosperous new year.
