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Mohammed Ibrahim, a Branch Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sowutuom, Greater Accra Region, has been sentenced to four years in prison by an Accra Circuit Court. He was convicted of multiple charges related to threats made ahead of the December 7 general elections.
Ibrahim was found guilty on three charges:
- Publication of False News with Intent to Cause Fear and Alarm – sentenced to three years.
- Threat of Harm – sentenced to four years.
- Offensive Conduct to Breach the Peace – sentenced to three years.
The sentences will run concurrently, meaning Ibrahim will serve a total of four years.
The prosecution argued that Ibrahim identified himself as the leader of a group named Ka na wu (“Speak and die” in Twi) and made inflammatory statements in a viral video. Wearing a red military beret, he accused high-ranking officials, including Inspector General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare and Minister of the Interior Mr. Henry Quartey, of conspiring to deploy fake police officers to harm citizens during the elections.
In the video, Ibrahim also threatened violence, including targeting the Minister of the Interior. The threats, widely circulated on platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok, led to widespread alarm.
- Ibrahim was declared wanted by the Ghana Police Service on September 10, 2024.
- He was later arrested, and a red beret matching the one in the video was retrieved from his residence.
- Throughout the trial, Ibrahim pleaded not guilty but was convicted after the court, presided over by Evelyn Asamoah, found the evidence against him compelling.
Both the prosecution and the defense presented three witnesses during the trial. Despite his counsel’s request for bail, Ibrahim remained in lawful remand until sentencing.
The case underscores Ghana’s efforts to maintain peace and curb politically motivated threats during election periods. It also sends a strong message against the dissemination of false news and incitement of violence.
