The High Court in Accra has refused a bail application filed on behalf of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, who is facing an abetment charge in connection with the ongoing “Ghana Jollof” social media case.
The ruling was delivered on Thursday, September 24, 2026, after the prosecution opposed her release, arguing that her continued detention was necessary because investigations were still ongoing.
According to reports on the ruling, the court was concerned that releasing Ms Baffoe at this stage could create a risk of interference with witnesses or ongoing cyber-related investigations. The court consequently declined the bail application and directed the prosecution to expedite its investigations.
Ms Baffoe, a 40-year-old senior nursing officer from Techiman, was previously remanded by the Adentan Circuit Court after pleading not guilty to a charge of abetment of crime relating to the alleged publication and circulation of false news on social media.
Police allegations link the case to UK-based TikTok personality Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, popularly known as “Ghana Jollof”. Authorities allege that Ms Baffoe acted as a liaison and assisted with the distribution of videos associated with the account. The allegations remain before the court and have not been established as facts against Ms Baffoe, who has pleaded not guilty.
Her legal team has challenged the decision. Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah said the defence intends to appeal the High Court’s refusal and is also considering steps to have the matter heard expeditiously during the court vacation.
A member of the defence team, Enoch Afoakwa, has separately disputed the basis for the court’s concern about interference, arguing that there was no evidence before the court demonstrating that Ms Baffoe had the ability to interfere with the ongoing investigations or witnesses.
Ms Baffoe is expected to return before the Adentan Circuit Court on September 30, 2026, as the legal process continues.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to follow the case and report developments as they emerge from the courts.
