Also known as: Ms Baffoe · Madam Salomey Awiti Baffoe · Madam Salome Awiti Baffoe · Mrs Baffoe · Ms. Baffoe · Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe
Senior Nursing Officer charged with abetting publication of false news in connection with the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok case; released on bail in October 2026.
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The Eastern Regional Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Regina Bempong, is calling on the Attorney-General and the Police Criminal Investigations Department to secure bail for Senior Nursing Officer, Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is being held in connection with the …
Eastern NPP Women’s Organiser calls on AG, Police to secure bail for Salomey BaffoeJoy Online
Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has appealed to First Lady Lordina Mahama and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to intervene in the continued detention of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe in the Ghana Jollof TikTok case. …
Appiagyei appeals to Lordina Mahama, Jane Naana over detention of Ghana Jollof accusedJoy Online
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 MPAn opinion piece by Kwesi Yankah traces the historical cultural practice of publicly shaming perpetrators of child sexual abuse—termed "Awengaa"—and draws parallels to contemporary cases involving teachers, arguing that such offences are now sometimes overlooked or concealed behind institutional or partisan protection.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece by Kwesi Yankah traces the historical cultural practice of publicly shaming perpetrators of child sexual abuse—termed "Awengaa"—and draws parallels to contemporary cases involving teachers, arguing that such offences are now sometimes overlooked or concealed behind institutional or partisan protection.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) delivered a public lecture at Coventry University on Education, Energy and Sustainable Development: Preparing Future Leaders for Africa's Transformation, following earlier engagements at the University of Ghana and the Busia Institute in London.
12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe has returned home after a period in custody, reuniting with family, colleagues from Abrafi Hospital, and community members in a sober gathering marked by reflection and gratitude. The family visited Nana Hansuahene to express appreciation for his support during her ordeal.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A 40-year-old Senior Nursing Officer arrested in September in connection with the 'Ghana Jollof' case and charged with abetment of crime/publication of false news has been granted GH¢100,000 bail and reunited with her family. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Adenta Circuit Court has granted Salomey Awiti Baffoe bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties who must be Civil Servants earning at least GH¢3,000 per month. She is required to report to Hansua Police Station once every two weeks and faces allegations of being an accomplice to TikToker Ghana Jollof.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, 40, has been granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two civil servant sureties after being held in custody for three weeks on accusations of abetting the alleged publication of false news on social media. She has pleaded not guilty to the charge, and her family has expressed relief and gratitude for support from the public and government officials.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 on charges of abetting the alleged publication of false news on social media. The court ordered her release on two sureties who are civil servants earning monthly salaries of not less than GH¢3,000.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online columnist urges readers not to watch, share, or rebroadcast insulting political or vulgar social media content, arguing that engagement boosts algorithm visibility and monetization for creators. The piece recommends boycotting such content entirely rather than complaining about its prevalence.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, 40, remains in custody on a charge of abetting alleged publication of false news on social media after the High Court refused bail, with her case adjourned to October 5. Her family has appealed to the government for her release, citing distress to her children.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The case of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, charged with abetment of crime in connection with alleged publication and circulation of false news on social media, has been adjourned to October 5, 2026, due to an ongoing Association of Judges and Magistrates Conference. Her bail application was rejected last week, and she remains in custody pending the next hearing.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eastern Regional Women's Organiser of the NPP is calling on the Attorney-General and Police to secure bail for Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is being held in connection with the "Ghana Jollof" case and was remanded on a charge of abetment after a High Court bail application was rejected.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has appealed to First Lady Lordina Mahama and Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to intervene in the detention of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is facing a charge of abetting the publication of false news in the Ghana Jollof TikTok case. The High Court has refused her bail application, citing the cyber-related nature of the investigation and potential risk of witness interference.
25 September 2026 · 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.
24 September 2026 · 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.
24 September 2026 · 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.
24 September 2026 · 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.
24 September 2026 · 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.
24 September 2026 · 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.
24 September 2026 · 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.
24 September 2026 · 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.
24 September 2026 · 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 →