The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man believed to be in his thirties over accusations of inciting violence against public officials.

This was announced on the Service’s facebook page on last week Saturday disclosing the name of the suspect as one David Kwadwo Prah Afful.

According to the police, Prah Afful was captured in a viral video inciting violence against public officials.

“The Ghana Police Service, through sustained intelligence operations, has today, 13th September 2025, arrested suspect David Kwadwo Prah Afful, who was seen in a viral video calling for violence against public officials and other government workers,” part of the post read.

The police added that, “The suspect is in custody and will be put before court.”

The post, which was captioned, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT INCITING VIOLENCE AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICIALS,” had a screenshot of the video which revealed the suspect’s identity.

Last month, the Ghana Police Service apprehended another suspect as part of its investigation into a viral TikTok video where the lives of President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama were threatened.

Two suspects, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, were imprisoned and made to assist with investigation including Emmanuel Kwakye who was the third suspect.

The lives of the first family were threatened after the Adansi Akrofuom helicopter crash on August 6, which claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two Ministers of State.

In one of the videos, Yayra Abiwu accused the president of having a hand in the crash and threatened to end his life before the end of the year.

The Police Service reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens by rooting out criminal elements and preventing the proliferation of illegal arms.

“We urge the public to continue providing credible information to assist us in these crucial operations. Further updates will be provided as investigations progress, strictly adhering to due process,” the Police noted in a statement.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) condemned such comments and distanced itself from such individuals.

“The NPP would never wish death on anyone, not even a worst enemy. These kinds of remarks are unhealthy for our democracy. Death is something that not even your worst enemy would wish upon you.”

“Some are claiming that the NPP is behind these events, while others have gone so far as to say they expected more people to have died. Such remarks are dangerous and must be condemned by all well-meaning Ghanaians," General Secretary of the party, Justin Frimpong Kodua, said.

As it stands, the cause of the August 6 helicopter crash is yet to be made known to the public. The security agencies are still probing the unfortunate incident and have assured the general public of releasing new details upon conclusion of their investigations.

Deputy Minister for Defence, Brogya Genfi, has indicated that the government of Ghana had formally requested international support in its quest to ascertain the cause of the airforce helicopter Z9 crash that occurred on August 6.

Engaging the media on August 13, he stated that “We have requested international collaboration and have received a positive response.” “We also want to assure you that the Ghana Armed Forces has already begun investigations into the incident,” the Deputy Minister announced.

Brogya Genfi assured the general public that all pieces of information discovered as part of investigations will be made known.

“And so we want to assure you, our Chiefs, that nothing will be covered; it will be transparent, and the public will know exactly what happened in the course of this tragic accident,” he said.

On the other hand, the Deputy Defence Minister has cautioned against dissemination of unconfirmed reports with regard to the death of the eight individuals involved in the helicopter crash.

“We also want to caution the media and some analysts who have been churning out misinformation and untruths about this whole incident. All I want to say is that Ghanaians should trust that the Ministry and the Ghana Armed Forces will be diligent in the investigations and transparent about it. Whatever was the cause will be made known to the people of Ghana, and we will take some lessons from that. I don’t want to say anything beyond that.”

In September 2017, Frank Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Appiah Stadium Under President Nana Akufo-Addo (NPP Government), was arrested for calling President Akufo-Addo a “wee smoker.” His arrest sparked national debate over free speech and political bias.

Also in May 2023, under the NPP government, Raphael Okoe Ankrah, also known as Okoe Killer, was arrested and remanded for posting a video on social media in which he used highly offensive language against President Akufo-Addo. He was charged with offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace.

“Nana Akufo-Addo, this is me Oko the Killer… We dey hung, your Excellency, in 2024, you won’t get anything"... he said.Other unprintable and offensive well he other.