The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has condemned the alleged assault of a Christian cleric while in police custody, calling on Christians and Muslims across the country to exercise maximum restraint amid rising religious tensions.
In a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the CCG described the reported assault, in which the handcuffed cleric was allegedly slapped, as a violation of human dignity and the rule of law.
The incident is the latest development in a chain of events that has heightened tensions between sections of Ghana’s Christian and Muslim communities.
According to the Christian Council, the situation began with an alleged verbal attack on the Prophet Mohammed by the Christian cleric.
The development was followed by the emergence of a video in which a Muslim cleric was allegedly heard inciting violence against individuals who speak against the Prophet.
The Ghana Police Service has since arrested both clerics, according to the CCG.
However, the reported assault on the Christian cleric while in handcuffs has generated further public concern and intensified calls for calm.
The CCG said it condemns both the alleged insult against the Prophet Mohammed and the alleged incitement to violence that followed.
It also rejected any form of reprisal action, warning that individual actions must not be allowed to undermine Ghana’s longstanding record of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
The Christian Council stressed that Ghana has enjoyed decades of peaceful interfaith relations, supported in part by sustained dialogue and collaboration between Christian and Muslim leaders.
The CCG has also called on Ghana’s security services to investigate and deal with all alleged offences swiftly and impartially.
It said the law must be applied equally to everyone, regardless of religion, creed or public sentiment.
