The Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau, have arrested a 35-year-old man identified as Masud Abdullah in connection with a video in which he is alleged to have incited violence against people who speak ill of Prophet Mohammed.

According to the police in a statement on August 12, 2026, Abdullah, described as an imam, made the statements while delivering a sermon at a mosque in Ntensere in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region.

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The statement also added that the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team arrested Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, also known as Apostle Daniel JY Adjei, after he appeared in a video making derogatory and offensive comments about Prophet Mohammed.

Police said investigations into both cases are ongoing and the suspects will be processed according to the law.

The Ghana Police Service further reminded the "public, including religious leaders, preachers, community leaders and social media commentators, that freedom of religion and freedom of expression cannot be used to justify inciting violence or encouraging harm to others."

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The service stated that "such utterances constitute infractions and hence those responsible will face the full force of the law."

See statement below.



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