Incite violence, face the law – Interior Minister warns

The government has pledged to firmly address individuals or groups whose statements incite violence and endanger Ghana's peace and security. Interior Minister Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak made this commitment during a meeting with the National Muslim Conference of Ghana in Accra, aiming to find lasting solutions to inflammatory remarks that could incite religious violence and undermine national harmony.

The minister emphasized that the government would uphold the law fairly and without discrimination, adding that anyone who crosses the line would face the full force of the law, irrespective of their religious beliefs. He stressed that crime would be treated equally, regardless of whether the offender was Muslim, Christian, or of any other faith.

The Interior Minister praised the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuru Sharubutu, and the Muslim community for their maturity in helping resolve a recent controversy involving inflammatory comments from an Islamic cleric and a Christian apostle. He highlighted the importance of preserving Ghana's peace, especially given the region's vulnerability to terrorism.

During the meeting, the National Muslim Conference of Ghana commended the minister for his efforts in promoting peace and urged participants to focus on finding enduring solutions to inflammatory statements by religious leaders, rather than revisiting past disputes. The attendees included the Inspector-General of Police, representatives from the Police Management Board, advisers to the Interior Minister, the Chairman of the National Peace Council, and the National Chief Imam.