Also known as: Madam Salomey · Ms Awiti · Madam Bafoh
Salomey Awiti Bafoh — principal nursing officer arrested and remanded for allegedly aiding publication of false news on the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account.
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Joy Online
Lawyer representing senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, Afoakwa, has questioned the Ghana Police Service’s identification of the person behind the “Ghana Jollof” social media account. …
Police’s conflicting identities for ‘Ghana Jollof’ embarrassing – Lawyer for remanded nurseJoy Online
Lawyers for senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh have filed a bail application at the High Court, challenging her continued detention following her arrest over her alleged links to the controversial “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account. …
Ghana Jollof case: Nursing officer’s lawyers challenge remand, seek High Court bailJoy Online
… Mr Bentil was speaking in the wake of the arrest and remand of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over her alleged links to UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, popularly known as “Ghana Jollof”. …
Insults are not crimes; we must distinguish them from criminal offences – Kofi BentilJoy Online
… John Ntim Fordjour, has accused the government of applying Ghana’s laws on false publications selectively, following the arrest and remand of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over her alleged links to the “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account. …
Ntim Fordjour accuses gov’t of selective enforcement in ‘Ghana Jollof’ caseJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, September 19, Mr Barker-Vormawor said the case involving senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh raised important questions not only about freedom of expression, but also about detention, bail, privacy and the exercise of police power …
Barker-Vormawor urges courts to scrutinise rights violations in ‘Ghana Jollof’ caseJoy Online
… John Ntim Fordjour, has appealed to religious leaders, chiefs, journalists and other influential voices to speak out against what he described as the selective application of Ghana’s laws in the case involving senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh. …
Ntim Fordjour calls on clergy, civil society to rise against perceived selective application of lawJoy Online
… He was speaking in the wake of the arrest and remand of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over her alleged links to UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, popularly known as “Ghana Jollof”. …
‘Insult culture has become increasingly attractive’ – Rev. Ntim FordjourJoy Online
… His comments follow the arrest and remand of 40-year-old senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over her alleged links to UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, popularly known as “Ghana Jollof”. …
Inconsistency in applying laws on false publication problematic – Barker-VormaworJoy Online
… His comments follow the arrest and remand of 40-year-old senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over her alleged links to the controversial “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account. …
Ghana Jollof: Police must distinguish criminal speech from unpleasant content – Barker-VormaworJoy Online
… The programme will examine the arrest and remand of 40-year-old senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over her alleged links to the controversial “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account. …
Playback: Newsfile discusses Ghana Jollof case, cocaine shipment, COVID audit, constitutional reformsA lawyer for a remanded nursing officer has criticized the Ghana Police Service for identifying "Ghana Jollof," a social media account, as Alberta Okrah in one May 2025 charge sheet and as Barbara Asantewaa Kodua in another, questioning the police's investigative capacity.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
A lawyer for a remanded nursing officer has criticized the Ghana Police Service for identifying "Ghana Jollof," a social media account, as Alberta Okrah in one May 2025 charge sheet and as Barbara Asantewaa Kodua in another, questioning the police's investigative capacity.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Lawyers for senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh have filed a bail application at the High Court, challenging her remand after her arrest over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bafoh was denied bail by the Adentan Circuit Court and charged with abetment of crime relating to alleged publication and circulation of false news; she has pleaded not guilty.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, says the state should draw a clear distinction between objectionable conduct and criminal conduct, cautioning against using state institutions to address matters considered insulting or offensive rather than criminal.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South, has accused the government of applying Ghana's false publication laws selectively after nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh was arrested and remanded over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bafoh pleaded not guilty to abetment of crime charges and was denied bail on September 13, with the case adjourned to September 30.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Constitutional adviser Oliver Barker-Vormawor has urged Ghanaian courts to exercise greater vigilance in protecting constitutional rights in cases involving social media speech, citing the case of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested on September 13 and remanded for two weeks on charges of abetting crime through publication of alleged false news.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Assin South MP Rev. John Ntim Fordjour has appealed to religious leaders, chiefs, journalists and other influential voices to speak out against what he describes as selective application of Ghana's laws, citing the case of senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested over alleged involvement in activities of UK-based TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua ("Ghana Jollof"), and arguing the rule of law must apply equally regardless of political affiliation.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Member of Parliament for Assin South Rev. John Ntim Fordjour expressed concern that a culture of insults and offensive political commentary has become increasingly attractive in Ghana, particularly among young people on social media, who use abusive language to gain visibility and political recognition. He contrasted this with earlier political practice, citing figures such as Koku Anyidoho and Kwesi Pratt as examples of those who offered forceful criticism while maintaining decorum.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Constitutional rights advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor has criticized what he describes as inconsistent application of laws governing false publication and offensive speech in Ghana, saying law enforcement must apply the same standards to similar conduct regardless of political affiliation. His comments follow the arrest of a nursing officer accused of links to a UK-based TikTok user and helping distribute content alleged to contain false news.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has called for law enforcement to exercise restraint with social media users, arguing that not every offensive statement should trigger police action. His comments follow the arrest and remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who allegedly aided the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, over charges of abetting crime and publishing false news; the prosecution alleges some videos contained inflammatory statements capable of provoking violence, though these allegations remain unestablished by court.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the arrest and remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, a cocaine shipment, a COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was arrested in Hansua on September 13 and remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publication of false news.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has called for a national dialogue to address Ghana's growing culture of political insults, arguing that arrests and prosecutions alone will not resolve the problem. He said the issue cuts across Ghana's political divide and requires collective action beyond legal measures.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will on September 19, 2026, examine the arrest of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, alongside a cocaine shipment case, COVID audit, and constitutional reforms. Bafoh was remanded for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetment of crime and publishing false news, with the case triggering debate about freedom of expression.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police CID says forensic evidence from a nurse's phone shows high-profile individuals transferred significant sums to the nurse, who then shared portions with social media personality Barbara Asantewaa Kodua (Ghana Jollof), currently believed to be in the United Kingdom. The investigation centers on alleged publication of false news and inciteful comments via the Ghana Jollof TikTok account.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Member of Parliament Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah has called on the state to release his constituent Salomey Bafoh Awiti, who was arrested on September 13 and remanded by Adentan Circuit Court, describing her detention as troubling and expressing concern about its chilling effect on free speech.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has raised concerns over the continued detention of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court for allegedly aiding in the publication and circulation of false news on social media. The party is questioning the basis for the court's decision to remand her for two additional weeks and to prosecute her before the Adenta Circuit Court.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called the arrest and two-week remand of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Bafoh "very worrying," saying that while he opposes insult-based politics, protecting freedom of speech is essential to Ghana's democracy. Bafoh, 40, was remanded on suspicion of abetting the publication of false news, allegedly acting as a liaison for a UK-based TikTok user.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has declared Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, who operates the 'Ghana Jollof' TikTok account and allegedly hurls insults at government officials, wanted for inciting violence; she is believed to be in the United Kingdom. A senior nurse, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, has been remanded in custody for two weeks for allegedly aiding Kodua in publishing and circulating false news on social media.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The New Patriotic Party has called for an immediate bail review for 40-year-old principal nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested and remanded for two weeks by Adenta Circuit Court on charges of abetting crime and publication of false news. The prosecution alleges she acted as a liaison for "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account operator Barbara Asantewaa Kodua in disseminating videos.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged that Ghana's intelligence agencies will not pursue citizens for insulting the President or other public officials if he becomes leader. His comments follow the arrest and two-week remand of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh on charges related to alleged publication of false news on social media.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the release of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was remanded into police custody for two weeks by the Adentan Circuit Court on charges of abetment of crime and alleged publication and circulation of false news. Bawumia described her arrest as "very worrying" and warned against what he said could amount to an infringement on citizens' right to free expression.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A nurse, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, has been remanded into police custody by the Circuit Court, Adenta, accused of aiding and abetting the publication and circulation of false news on TikTok. Prosecutors allege she acted as a liaison for "Ghana Jollof," who operated a TikTok account containing offensive and inciting statements, including alleged threats to overthrow the Government of Ghana.
17 September 2026 · The Chronicle →