The Ghana Police Service, working with the National Signals Bureau (NSB), has arrested two men over separate videos containing comments considered to be inciting and offensive towards Prophet Mohammed.
One of the suspects has been identified as 35-year-old Masud Abdullah, an Imam who is alleged to have made statements encouraging violence against people who speak against the Prophet.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that Abdullah made the comments while delivering a sermon at a mosque in Ntensere in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.
In a related case, the Police Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team also arrested Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, popularly known as Apostle Daniel JY Adjei.
He was reportedly captured in a video making what the Police described as derogatory and offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed.
The Police said investigations into both cases are ongoing and the suspects will be taken through the due process of the law.
The security service has also urged the public to exercise caution when making comments about religious beliefs and personalities, particularly on social media platforms.
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The Police stressed that freedom of religion and freedom of expression are protected rights but should not be used to encourage violence or persuade people to harm others.
It further cautioned religious leaders, preachers, community leaders and social media commentators against making statements that could inflame tensions or threaten the safety of others.
According to the Police, inciting people to commit violence constitutes an offence, and persons found engaging in such conduct will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
