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Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has condemned the Ghana Police Service for arresting a man accused of spreading false allegations against three regional ministers. He argues that the arrest represents an improper use of the country’s laws governing “false publication.”**

Manasseh’s remarks follow an official statement from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), which announced the arrest of Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah. According to the CID, the arrest was made after a petition was submitted by Mr. Daniel Sasu Omari and two others on behalf of the Ashanti, Eastern, and Western Regional Ministers.

The police further indicated that the suspect is currently in custody and will be arraigned in court on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

In response to the development, Manasseh questioned the rationale behind the police’s involvement in what he sees as a civil matter that should be addressed in a court of law. “Another person has been arrested for allegedly making false claims against the Ashanti, Eastern, and Western regional ministers. If the ministers feel defamed, they should pursue legal action against the individual who made the false claims. Why is the police involved?” he asked.

He also expressed concern over the police’s justification for the arrest. “They often claim that the arrest is to *‘assist with the investigation.’* If that were the case, why place the individual in custody and push for a court appearance? Is that the investigation?” Manasseh questioned.

The investigative journalist further argued that the involvement of state security agencies becomes more problematic when the complainants are government officials. “When the complainants are ministers of state, as in this case, it becomes difficult to separate the actions of the government from what appears to be an abuse of the law against false publication,” he stated.

Manasseh also highlighted the contradiction between the arrest and the reputation of former President John Dramani Mahama, who is widely known for his tolerance of free speech and criticism. “This action does not reflect the character of President Mahama, whose commitment to free speech is well-documented. He must intervene, or his silence will be seen as an endorsement of the actions taken by the police,” Manasseh said.

Finally, Manasseh called for systemic reform, urging the Attorney-General to review and repeal the law being used in such cases. “The Attorney-General should take steps to repeal this law, which is being abused in the same way that the Criminal Libel Law was under President Kufuor’s administration,” he concluded.

Source: mynewsgh.com