IGP calls for peace as religious eaders unite to calm tensions
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with the Police Management Board (POMAB), met with religious leaders today at the National Police Headquarters in a bid to ease rising tensions across the country. The engagement follows recent religious controversies that sparked public concern, including an incident where a pastor was allegedly slapped. According to … The post…
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno convened a meeting with religious leaders at the National Police Headquarters today to address escalating tensions across Ghana. Recent controversies, such as an alleged incident where a pastor was slapped, have drawn public concern. The Inspector-General emphasized that while arrests have been made in the slap case, they are insufficient to ensure peace.
He urged religious leaders to employ their platforms to promote unity, de-escalate tempers, and counter hate speech. Yohuno stressed that verbal insults and interfaith hostility violate the teachings of Christ and that no suspect under state custody will be subjected to torture. Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Bodies, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, echoed the call for responsible speech, urging Ghanaians to use language that fosters peace and development.
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, joined the three men at the center of the controversy—Imam, a Man of God, and Sibamay Zakaria, who slapped the pastor—during the meeting, symbolizing reconciliation. Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, reminded the nation of its history of peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians and urged against any disturbance.
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