Peace Council urges restraint over teligious commentary and iral Videos
The National Peace Council (NPC) has called on Ghanaians to exercise restraint and avoid inflammatory commentary following the circulation of videos linked to alleged offensive religious remarks and a separate video involving a person reportedly restrained in handcuffs.
In a statement issued on Friday, August 14, 2026, the Council stressed that the two incidents were separate matters and should be considered based on their individual facts rather than being conflated.
The NPC said the religious dimension of the developments was extremely sensitive and urged religious leaders, political actors, civil society organisations and media practitioners to avoid drawing premature conclusions or making comments that could inflame religious or communal tensions.
It emphasised that accountability, fairness and respect for human dignity were essential to maintaining public confidence in state institutions and preserving Ghana’s longstanding tradition of peaceful coexistence.
The Council disclosed that it was engaging the Office of the National Chief Imam, the Christian Council of Ghana and other religious and traditional authorities while monitoring developments.
It further urged all stakeholders to demonstrate emotional maturity and responsibility in their public utterances to prevent the situation from escalating into religious confrontation.
The call comes amid the arrest of two religious figures over separate videos containing alleged offensive or inciting comments concerning Prophet Mohammed. The developments have generated significant discussion on social media and raised concerns about their potential impact on Ghana’s religious harmony.
The Christian Council of Ghana has also called for restraint, condemning both alleged religious incitement and the reported assault of a cleric while in police custody, and urging the security services to handle the matter impartially and in accordance with the law.
The National Peace Council said respectful and measured public discourse remained critical to protecting Ghana’s peace, unity and social cohesion.
By: Bernard Mensah
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