Following the declaration of December 27 of each year as Prophecy Communication Compliance Day, the Ghana Police Service has indicated that there has been a reduction of “needless panic, fear and alarm” in the country.
The day, which according to the police was introduced purposely to guide the manner with which prophecies are delivered in the country has also “protected the rights and freedoms of those who are normally affected by these prophecies.”
The peace enforcement agency, has, through a statement issued Wednesday, December 27, 2023, admonished faith-based organisations to adhere to demands of the day to guide their utterances as the year comes to an end.
According to the police, even though people have the right to practice their faith and freedom of expression as enshrined in the constitution, they must ensure they do so “within the legal framework” of the land in order not to inconvenience anyone by causing fear and panic.
“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.
“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 reiterate that the enjoyment of these rights are subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,” the police indicated in portions of its statement.
It went on to “urge 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.”
NEWS RELEASE:
POLICE REMINDER ON PROPHECY COMMUNICATION pic.twitter.com/QCKtCbYhJh— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) December 27, 2023
READ ALSO: From Umuofia to Yɛmpɛ Nokware: How Nigel Gaisie predicted winner of NPP Presidential primaries
