The Ghana Police Service has granted bail to Oheneba Nana Asiedu, a radio and television broadcaster located in Kumasi, after his arrest on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Charges of disseminating false information led to his arrested.
On Friday, November 22, 2024, the Ashanti Regional Police Command extended an invitation to Oheneba. Allegations that he urged voters to vote for presidential candidates on different days during the general elections scheduled for December led to his arrest. The statement, which quickly spread on Social media, was described by the Ghana Police Service as "false and likely to disturb the public peace." The police claimed that the false information could lead to voter confusion and erode public trust in the electoral process's integrity.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, OhenebaNana Asiedu is obliged to appear in police on a regular basis.
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.
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