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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Joy Online
… John Ntim Fordjour, has questioned whether Section 208 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act is being applied selectively, particularly in the case involving the arrest and remand of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe over her alleged links to UK-based TikTok user Barba …
Ghana Jollof Case: Does section 208 of criminal code only apply to NPP? – Ntim Fordjour questionsJoy Online
… Ntim Fordjour’s comments come amid public debate over the arrest and prosecution of social media commentator Salomey, whose case has raised questions about the limits of police powers in dealing with online speech.
Defence Committee to haul CID boss before Parliament over social media cases – Ntim FordjourJoy Online
… The police said forensic analysis of mobile phones and mobile money records had revealed significant transfers to Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a senior nurse in Techiman who has been arrested in connection with the case. …
Ghana Jollof: If police have established other people are involved, why haven’t they arrested them? – Barker-VormaworJoy Online
The 2001 Final Year Batch of Adventist Junior High School, Techiman, has demanded the immediate release of their former classmate, Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who has been remanded for two weeks by the Adenta Circuit Court over allegations linking her to the anonymous “Ghana Jollof” Ti …
‘Ghana Jollof’ case: Former classmates demand release of remanded nursing officerJoy Online
Residents and chiefs of Jema in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region are protesting the arrest and subsequent remand of Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a 40-year-old nurse and a native of the community. …
Residents and chiefs of Jema protest over detention of Techiman nurse; demands her releaseJoy Online
… His comments come amid controversy over the arrest and remand of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe in connection with the alleged publication and circulation of false news through the “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account. …
‘We can live with insults, but not incendiary language’ – Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
Legal luminary Prof Kwaku Asare has raised a series of legal questions over the prosecution’s case against senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who has been remanded for two weeks over alleged links to the anonymous ‘Ghana Jollof’ TikTok account. …
Prof Kwaku Asare questions legal basis of case against senior nursing officer linked to ‘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.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
9 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.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
11 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.
14 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.
14 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.
15 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.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
16 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 →