31st December prophecy directive: Police to prosecute ‘recalcitrant’ prophets

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31st December prophecy directive: Police to prosecute ‘recalcitrant’ prophets

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Additionally, the Service reiterates that it is not against religious practices or the performance of religious doctrines and beliefs such as prophecies.

Despite the directive of the Ghana Police Service on the communication of prophecies before the 31st December watch night services, it indicates that its attention has however been drawn to some communication of prophecies on the night.

In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, SUPT. Alexander Kwaku Obeng, it notes that it has begun analyzing such videos to ascertain whether any of them are in breach of the laws of the country and anybody found culpable will be put before the court.

The Ghana Police service has further cautioned the public that the law on the publication of information including prophecies that tend to cause fear and panic or put people’s lives in danger is not limited to 31st December only, but should be adhered to on daily basis.

Additionally, the Service reiterates that it is not against religious practices or the performance of religious doctrines and beliefs such as prophecies.


 

 

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