Police arrest presenter for spreading fake news
The Ghana Police Service has arrested Oheneba Nana Asiedu, a Kumasi-based radio and television presenter, for publishing false news.
According to a statement by the police, the presenter published false news, which goes against Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The arrest follows the circulation of a video on social media showing Oheneba Nana Asiedu making claims deemed misleading regarding the upcoming December 7 general elections.
According to the police, the video, recorded in the studios of Wontumi FM in Kumasi, depicts the presenter encouraging voters to cast their ballots for presidential candidates on separate days, a statement described by authorities as “false and likely to disturb public peace.”
The suspect is currently in police custody, waiting to be arraigned before court.
