Police have warned religious leaders to be measured in their prophetic statements ahead of the Dec. 31 vigil services.

In a statement, the service urged religious leaders to ensure their prophecies do not infringe the rights of others and the public interest.

“We therefore wish to caution all Ghanaians, especially religious groups and leaders, to be measured in their statements, especially in the way they communicate prophecies, which may infringe on the rights of others and the rights of others. ‘public interest,’ a statement dated Dec. 27 said.

They explained that under Ghanaian law, it is a crime to deliberately send a communication that is false or misleading and likely to infringe or disturb the public peace when that person has no evidence to the contrary.

“We want to warn that under Ghanaian law it is a crime for any person to publish or reproduce any statement, rumor or report that may cause public fear and alarm or disturb the peace. public, when that person has no evidence to prove that the statement, rumor or report is true.

“It is also an offense for a person, by means of an electronic communications service, to knowingly send a false or misleading communication which could impair the effectiveness of the rescue or endanger the safety of any person. ”, Adds the press release. .

Those convicted under these laws could face a prison sentence of up to five years.

Police noted that over the years the prophecies of prejudice, danger and death by some religious leaders have escalated into tension and panic within Ghanaian society, warranting warning against the prophecies of some religious leaders. this nature this year.

Meanwhile, police have said they are committed to ensuring maximum security during the night shift on December 31.

The service urged Ghanaians to be mindful of each other’s well-being and to act within the law.

“The police want to assure all religious organizations that we are committed to ensuring maximum security during the night of December 31, year-end services and beyond. There should therefore be no apprehension in undertaking the various activities, ”the statement noted.

Police added that their action is not against prophecy as they recognize Ghanaians are religious people who believe in the centrality of God in their lives.