The Ghana Police Service has said that multiple footages from December 31, 2021, are being analysed to ascertain potential breaches of the directive against fear-inducing prophesies at crossover services.

In a press release dated January 6, the Service stated that anybody found culpable in the videos subjected to the analysis, will be put before the court.

“The Police wish to commend all religious groups in particular and the public in general, for their support and understanding of our proactive policing initiative on the communication of prophecies and related matters prior to the 31st December celebrations,” part of the statement reads.

The Police added that “following this initiative, multiple video footages have come to our attention regarding the communication of prophecies on the night of 31st December, 2021. Police have begun analysing these videos to ascertain whether any of them is in breach of the laws of the country and anybody found culpable will be put before the court.”

On December 27, 2021, the Police in a statement cautioned religious groups and leaders to be measured in their prophetic utterances ahead of the December 31 watch night services.

They urged religious leaders to ensure their prophecies do not injure the right of others and the public interest.

“We, therefore, wish to caution all Ghanaians, especially religious groups and leaders, to be measured in their utterances, especially how they communicate prophecies, which may injure the right of others and the public interest,” a statement dated December 27 said.

President of Ghana Charismatic and Pentecostal Council (GPCC), Reverend Prof. Paul Frimpong Manso, welcomed the directive warning pastors and religious leaders against prophecies.

Meanwhile, the Police say the law on publication of information including Prophecies that have the tendency to cause fear and panic or put people's lives in danger, is not limited to 31st December nights only and thus should be adhered to on a daily basis.

“We wish to reiterate that the law and the Police are not against religious practices or the performance of religious doctrines and beliefs such as prophecies. However, if such information is communicated publicly and undermine the laws of the state, the relevant laws and sanctions will be applied,” they added.