The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has condemned the alleged assault of a handcuffed Christian cleric at the Police Headquarters in Accra, warning that the actions of a few individuals must not undermine Ghana’s longstanding religious harmony.
The Council’s statement follows the arrest of Apostle Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei over a video containing alleged derogatory comments about Prophet Mohammed. Tensions escalated after another video emerged showing a Muslim cleric confronting and allegedly slapping Apostle Adjei while he was handcuffed at the Police Headquarters. A third suspect, identified as Sibamay Zakaria, has since been arrested in connection with the alleged assault.
The CCG also condemned the alleged offensive remarks about Prophet Mohammed and any subsequent calls for violence. Imam Masud Abdullah, 35, was earlier arrested over a viral video in which he allegedly encouraged violence against persons who speak against the Prophet.
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Council described the alleged assault as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law, while urging both Christians and Muslims to exercise maximum restraint and avoid retaliatory actions.
The Council called on the security services to handle all the cases dispassionately, swiftly and strictly according to law, without being influenced by religion, creed or public sentiment. It stressed that the state must demonstrate that the law applies equally to everyone.
The CCG referenced Article 21(1)(c) of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion subject to considerations including public order. It also cited Section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), which deals with conduct or offensive material intended to provoke a breach of the peace.
The Council further urged the public not to interfere with the ongoing investigations and called on all parties to allow state institutions to establish the facts and apply the law.
The Police Professional Standards Bureau has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault at the Police Headquarters, including how the breach of custody occurred and whether any police officers were involved. Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka has also directed the Inspector-General of Police to conduct a thorough investigation and identify any personnel who may have facilitated or condoned the incident.
The CCG said Ghana’s peaceful Christian-Muslim coexistence has been strengthened over the years through sustained collaboration between Christian and Muslim bodies, including engagements with the Office of the National Chief Imam. It therefore urged all parties to protect the country’s tradition of religious tolerance and ensure that the recent incidents do not derail Ghana’s hard-won interfaith harmony.
Story by Freedom Etsey Lavoe