Also known as: Salomey Awity Baffoe · Madam Baffoe · Salomey Baffoe Awity · Salomey Awitey Baffoe
Salomey Baffoe — senior nursing officer arrested in September 2026 and detained in connection with the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account.
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Joy Online
… His comments come amid public discussions surrounding the arrest of nurse Salomey Awitey Baffoe, and broader concerns over the exercise of state power. …
Use power to serve Ghanaians, not to intimidate – Okoe Boye to NDCThe Chronicle
… with inscriptions including: “Madam Veep, Speak Up Against Abuse of Women,” “Let Our Women Breathe Without Fear” and “Don’t Abuse People’s Rights Because Your Wife Is Hurt.” Amid brass band music, dancing and chanting, the protesters also called for the release of Salomey Baffoe …
‘Culture Of Silence’ Is Back! …Women Allege Growing IntimidationDaily Guide
Akosua Manu addressing media ahead of the protest Women across the country have hit the streets in a demonstration dubbed “Women’s Voices Matter” to demand the immediate release of Salomey Baffoe. …
Women Hit Streets To Demand Release Of Detained NurseJoy Online
Chants of “Free Salomey now!” filled parts of Accra as a group of women took to the streets to demand the immediate release of Salomey Awitey Baffoe, calling on the government and relevant authorities to intervene in her continued detention. …
‘Free Salomey now!’ – Women march to EOCO over Salomey Awitey Baffoe’s continued detentionJoy Online
Chants of “Free Salomey now!” filled parts of Accra as a group of women took to the streets to demand the immediate release of Salomey Awitey Baffoe, calling on the government and relevant authorities to intervene in her continued detention. …
‘Free Salomey now!’ – Women march to EOCO over Salomey Awitey Baffoe’s continued detentionThe Chronicle
… The incident occurred after the MP had appeared in court to represent a detained nurse, Salomey Baffoe Awity, who is facing proceedings in connection with the ongoing Ghana Jollof case. …
Drama At The High Court Complex: MP Escapes From EOCO’s ClawsJoy Online
Lawyer for Salomey Awity Baffoe, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has denied claims that his client received money from the operator of the “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account to support the publication and circulation of online content. …
Lawyer denies Salomey Baffoe received money from ‘Ghana Jollof’ account operatorJoy Online
… His comments come in the wake of the arrest and remand of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awity Baffoe over alleged links to the TikTok account “Ghana Jollof”. …
Annoh-Dompreh cautions against partisan application of law in political speech casesJoy Online
… Meanwhile, a Ghanaian Senior Nursing Officer, Salomey Awity Baffoe, has been remanded into custody for two weeks by the Adenta Circuit Court 1 in Accra over allegations that she facilitated the spread of the content posted by the Ghana Jollof TikTok account. …
I dare gov’t of Ghana to extradite me; they can never do it – ‘Ghana Jollof’ speaksJoy Online
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is calling for bail for senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, arguing that there is no justification for keeping her in custody for another two weeks. …
‘She is not a flight risk; even worst criminals get bail’ – GRNMA on detention of nurse in Ghana Jollof caseFormer Health Minister Bernard Okoe Boye has called on the NDC government to use political power to improve Ghanaians' lives rather than demonstrate authority or intimidate citizens. He reminded politicians that power is temporary and belongs to the electorate, urging them to focus on creating jobs and improving infrastructure and education instead of displaying power.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Health Minister Bernard Okoe Boye has called on the NDC government to use political power to improve Ghanaians' lives rather than demonstrate authority or intimidate citizens. He reminded politicians that power is temporary and belongs to the electorate, urging them to focus on creating jobs and improving infrastructure and education instead of displaying power.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former MP Hawa Koomson has compared growing intimidation of women in Ghana to the "culture of silence" of the PNDC era, calling on President Mahama to intervene and secure the release of women arrested or detained over statements they made. Women protesters marched to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection demanding action and calling for the release of Salomey Baffoe.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Women across Ghana held a demonstration called "Women's Voices Matter" at AMA Park and EOCO to demand the immediate release of Salomey Baffoe, whom they say has been detained by the government with her family unaware of her whereabouts. The protesters gave President Mahama 24 hours to secure her release, with a convener arguing that the evidence linking her to an anonymous TikToker is insufficient and that remand is being misused as a punitive measure.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Women gathered at AMA Park before marching to EOCO to demand the immediate release of Salomey Awitey Baffoe, who was arrested on September 13 in Techiman Municipality. The High Court denied her bail application on September 24, with prosecutors arguing she was needed for ongoing cyber-related investigations.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Women protesters gathered at AMA Park and marched to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) demanding the immediate release of Salomey Awitey Baffoe, 40, who was arrested on September 13 and denied bail on September 24 while the High Court said investigations continued. The protesters gave President John Mahama 24 hours to act, questioning the circumstances of her detention.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, had a confrontation with Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) officers at the High Court Complex in Accra after appearing to represent a detained nurse in the Ghana Jollof case. When an EOCO official attempted to take him to their office, the MP refused, and after he tried to leave in his vehicle, she tried to prevent his departure but eventually lost her grip as the vehicle moved.
24 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The lawyer for Salomey Awity Baffoe has denied police allegations that his client received money from Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, operator of the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account, to support online content publication and circulation. The Ghana Police Service claims forensic examination of Baffoe's phone and mobile money records provided evidence of financial arrangements between the two women, but Baffoe's lawyer has questioned the credibility of information released by the CID Director-General.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, NPP Member of Parliament and Minority Chief Whip, has cautioned against the partisan application of the law in arrests and prosecutions over allegedly offensive or threatening comments, stating that Ghana's democracy must be guided by fairness and due process rather than used to settle political scores.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, known as "Ghana Jollof" on TikTok, has been declared wanted by Ghana Police Service for alleged incitement of violence and publishing false news. From the United Kingdom, Kodua has challenged the government to extradite her, claiming UK authorities would not permit extradition if it amounts to political persecution.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is calling for bail for senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, detained in connection with an alleged attempt to overthrow the government, arguing that she is not a flight risk given her permanent workplace in the Techiman area and can be located by authorities.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Senior Nursing Officer and another woman have been arrested or declared wanted in connection with a viral TikTok account called Ghana Jollof, which has featured political content, insults, and accusations. The incident has sparked criticism about whether Ghana is arresting people over speech, with the article questioning the scope and justification of the police action.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the immediate release of senior nurse Salomey Awity Baffoe, who has been remanded in custody over alleged links to the "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. Bawumia expressed concern that the arrest raised questions about free speech protection in Ghana and cautioned against using intelligence agencies to pursue citizens over speech considered offensive to public officials.
18 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hawa Koomson, aspiring National Women's Organiser of the NPP, has called for the immediate release on bail of Madam Salomey Baffoe, a 40-year-old nurse remanded in custody over alleged links to the anonymous social media account "Ghana Jollof." Koomson said Baffoe was picked from her home and detained beyond the 48-hour constitutional limit without her charge sheet being served on her defence before court.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A Senior Nursing Officer, Salomey Awity Baffoe, has been remanded for two weeks by the Adenta Circuit Court over allegations that she operates the TikTok account "Ghana Jollof," which has been critical of government officials. She was arrested in a midnight raid on September 13 at her home in Hansua, Techiman Municipality.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 40-year-old woman, Salomey Baffoe, was arrested at her home in Hansua, Techiman Municipality on September 13, 2025 between 11 p.m. and midnight by individuals claiming to be National Security operatives, according to her family. The family alleges she is being wrongly linked to the anonymous "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account critical of President John Mahama, but the Bono East Regional Police Command and Regional National Security operatives deny knowledge of the arrest, and her whereabouts remain unknown.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →