In a bid to maintain peace, law and order, the Interior Minister Henry Quartey has committed to enforcing strict measures against individuals who incite violence as the country approaches the December elections.
Speaking at the commissioning of a Police shop at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters, Mr Quartey emphasised that anyone making threatening statements on social media related to the elections will face prosecution.
He explained that these prosecutions would be carried out in accordance with the False Publication Act.
The False Publication Act, aims to curb the spread of incendiary remarks that could disrupt the electoral process.
“Very soon, anybody who makes a threatening statement to incite violence before, during, and after the elections, we will make sure the law deals with the person and a court of competent jurisdiction will work,” Mr Quartey asserted on Wednesday, July 17.
This initiative comes in response to the frequent occurrence of individuals making threatening statements on social media.
Mr Quartey advocated for a violence-free election while cautioning the public to refrain from inciting violence to allow eligible voters the space to exercise their franchise without fear.
The Interior Minister also pledged to deliver on his mandate of sustaining the peace in the country.
“I have been charged to ensure that the security agencies discharge their duties professionally to ensure peace, setting an example for neighbouring countries,” he noted.
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