The Ghana Police Service has granted bail to Oheneba Nana Asiedu, a radio and television broadcaster located in Kumasi, following his arrest on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Charges of releasing false information led to the arrest.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command invited Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Friday, November 22, 2024, in response to claims that he had urged voters to vote for presidential candidates on different days during the national elections scheduled for December.
The Ghana Police Service called the comment, which went viral on social media, "false and likely to disturb the public peace."
Police claimed that the false information could cause voters to become confused and erode public trust in the electoral process' transparency.
The presenter's remarks were criticized as a conscious attempt to deceive the public, as voting for all candidates must take place on the same day according to electoral regulations.
In addition to denouncing the occurrence, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has emphasized how crucial accurate information is to maintaining peace and stability during elections.
For election-related updates, they have advised the public to trust official sources.
The police have warned the media not to disseminate unconfirmed information and have reaffirmed their commitment to a calm election. Investigations into the incident are still underway, with an emphasis on figuring out the presenter's intentions and possible consequences. As part of his bail requirements, Oheneba Nana Asiedu is obliged to appear in police on a regular basis.
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