Bawumia condemns remand of Techiman nurse, demands her release over free speech concerns
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the release of Techiman-based nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, following her remand by the Adentan Circuit Court over her alleged involvement in the publication and circulation of false news on social media.
NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for the release of Techiman nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, whose detention by the Adentan Circuit Court over her alleged involvement in publishing false news on social media has raised concerns about freedom of expression. The 40-year-old mother of three was detained for two weeks after pleading not guilty to charges of abetting crime related to distributing false news, according to the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
Prosecutors claim Bafoh acted as a liaison for TikTok user Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, known as "Ghana Jollof," helping to spread her content across social media platforms. Bafoh's lawyers argued for her release, citing her stable employment, fixed residence, and responsibility for a four-year-old child. The court denied bail but postponed the case until September 30, 2026.
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