Also known as: Ms Baffoe · Madam Salomey Awiti Baffoe · Madam Salome Awiti Baffoe
Senior Nursing Officer from Techiman charged with abetting publication of false news in the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok case; bail denied by High Court.
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The Deputy Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko Computer, has rejected claims that the continued detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe is a government strategy to divert public attention from the ongoing narcotics trafficking concerns. …
“The law must work” – NDC rejects claims Salomey Baffoe’s bail denial is diversion from cocaine scandalJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, who is also a lawyer, has described the continued detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe as a “facade” intended to divert public attention from the ongoing cocaine scandal. …
Salomey Baffoe detention is a facade to divert attention from cocaine scandal – Weija-Gbawe MPJoy Online
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has appealed to the First Lady, Lordina Mahama and the Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to intervene in the case of Salomey Awiti Baffoe, whose bail application was denied by the High Court. …
Deputy Minority Leader appeals to First Lady, Vice President over Salomey Baffoe’s detentionJoy Online
The High Court has cited the cyber-related nature of the investigation as a key reason for refusing bail to Salomey Awiti Baffoe. …
Salomey Baffoe bail denied: Cyber-related investigation poses risk of witness interference – High CourtJoy Online
The High Court’s decision to deny bail to Salomey Awiti Baffoe has been criticised by criminologist and lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Jones Opoku-Ware, who described the continued detention as “high-handedness.” The court on Thursd …
Court is being too ‘high-handed’ by keeping Salomey Awiti Baffoe in custody – CriminologistJoy Online
… The Accra High Court refused an application for bail on Thursday, September 24, filed on behalf of Salomey Awiti Baffoe after the prosecution opposed her release, arguing that she was still needed to assist with ongoing investigations. …
Lawyer for Salomey Baffoe appeals bail refusal, petitions CJ to interveneJoy Online
The High Court has refused an application for bail filed on behalf of Salomey Awiti Baffoe after the prosecution opposed her release, arguing that she is still needed to assist with ongoing investigations. …
High Court denies bail application for Salomey Awiti BaffoeJoy Online
… Their appearance follows an attempted arrest of the Manhyia South MP, who is also the lawyer for detained nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe, at the court premises on Wednesday, September 23, after he had represented his client during the hearing. …
NPP leaders appear in court to support Manhyia South MPJoy Online
… It has also led to the arrest of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a 40-year-old nurse based in Techiman, who the Police allege assisted in the dissemination of content produced by Barbara. …
Who is Ghana Jollof? The woman behind the viral TikTok accountJoy Online
… Ms Kodua made the claim after the arrest of Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is accused by the police of helping to circulate videos allegedly produced by the UK-based operator of the “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account. …
Arrest of Techiman nurse is purely political persecution – ‘Ghana Jollof’NDC Deputy Director of Elections Rashid Tanko Computer rejected claims that Salomey Awiti Baffoe's continued detention is a government strategy to divert attention from narcotics trafficking concerns, insisting the case must follow due process and the law must work.
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NDC Deputy Director of Elections Rashid Tanko Computer rejected claims that Salomey Awiti Baffoe's continued detention is a government strategy to divert attention from narcotics trafficking concerns, insisting the case must follow due process and the law must work.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has described the continued detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe as a "facade" intended to divert public attention from the ongoing cocaine scandal. The High Court denied her bail application after the prosecution argued she was needed for cyber-related investigations, but Mr Shaib questioned the decision given she faces a misdemeanor charge and has three young children.
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Patricia Appiagyei, Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, has appealed to the First Lady and Vice President to intervene in the case of Salomey Awiti Baffoe, whose bail application was denied by the High Court. Baffoe faces a charge of abetting the publication of false news in the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok case and is a single mother responsible for her children's care.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The High Court has refused bail to Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a 40-year-old Senior Nursing Officer from Techiman, who is charged with abetting the publication of false news in connection with the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok case. The court cited the cyber-related nature of the investigation and the risk of witness interference as grounds for the decision.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
A criminologist at KNUST has criticised the High Court's decision to deny bail to a 40-year-old Senior Nursing Officer from Techiman in connection with the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok controversy, describing the continued detention as "high-handedness" and arguing that suspects facing misdemeanour charges should ordinarily be considered for bail.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The defence lawyer for nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe, charged with abetting publication of false news in the "Ghana Jollof" saga, has announced plans to appeal the High Court's decision to deny bail and will petition the Chief Justice to allow the Court of Appeal to hear the matter. The High Court held that Ms Baffoe posed a risk of witness interference in the cyber-related investigation, though her defence argues that investigations concerning her have been completed and remaining probes target third parties involved in video redistribution.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The High Court has refused bail for Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a 40-year-old Senior Nursing Officer charged with abetting the publication of false news in the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok case. The court ruled that releasing her presents a risk of witness interference in the ongoing cyber-related investigation.
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Senior NPP leaders including National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye appeared in court on September 24 to support Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, following an attempted arrest of the MP at court premises the previous day while representing his client. Boakye accused the government of using the situation as a cover-up to divert attention from a cocaine scandal.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Police Service has identified Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, 40, as the person behind the viral TikTok account "Ghana Jollof," known for political commentary. She is wanted in connection with investigations into publication and circulation of alleged false news, inciteful comments and offensive content on social media, and is believed to be domiciled in the United Kingdom.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 40-year-old senior nursing officer from Techiman was arrested and charged with abetment of crime and publication of false news, accused of helping circulate videos for the UK-based "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, the operator behind Ghana Jollof, has described the arrest as political persecution.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has questioned whether Section 208 of the Criminal Code is being applied selectively in the case of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, arrested over alleged links to UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua. He criticized the CID for publicly showing Baffoe's video while failing to take similar action against others he says have circulated comparable content.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee will invite the CID Director-General to explain how the Ghana Police Service is handling cases involving offensive social media content, and to address incidents and investigations not covered in a recent press conference.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor has questioned why individuals identified by police as high-profile sponsors of Ghana Jollof activities have not been arrested, following a CID press conference stating investigators had uncovered financial transactions linking such persons to the platform. Police said forensic analysis revealed significant transfers to a Techiman nurse arrested in connection with the case, who allegedly redistributed funds to others involved in circulating videos produced by Ghana Jollof.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2001 Final Year Batch of Adventist Junior High School, Techiman, has demanded the immediate release of their former classmate, Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a Senior Nursing Officer, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court over allegations linking her to the anonymous "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. The group described her as a quiet, disciplined student who was not politically active or involved in controversy.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents and chiefs of Jema in Kintampo South District are protesting the arrest and remand of 40-year-old nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe, appealing to the government and First Lady for bail. Baffoe was arrested during a midnight operation on 13 September at her residence in Hansua, Techiman Municipality; her brother alleges the arresting officers did not produce a warrant or explain the grounds for arrest.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, says the government can tolerate criticism and insults directed at President Mahama but will not ignore statements it considers capable of inciting violence or breaching public order. His remarks come amid controversy over the arrest of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is accused of helping to disseminate false news through the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kwaku Asare has raised legal questions over the case against senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who was remanded for alleged links to the anonymous 'Ghana Jollof' TikTok account, saying the amended charge sheet and police brief facts do not clearly establish how she allegedly facilitated the offence charged.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →