Exercise maximum restraint amid growing Christian, Muslim cleric tensions - Christian Council

The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has called on Christians and Muslims across the country to exercise maximum restraint amid growing tensions following incidents involving a Christian cleric and a Muslim cleric.

The call follows the alleged verbal attack on Prophet Mohammed by the Christian cleric and a subsequent video in which a Muslim cleric allegedly incited violence against persons who speak against the Prophet.

The Council also urged the security services to deal with the matter swiftly, dispassionately and strictly according to law, stressing that the enforcement of the law must not be influenced by religious affiliation or public sentiment.