Women Hit Streets To Demand Release Of Detained Nurse
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 Read More... The post Women Hit Streets To Demand Release Of Detained Nurse appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Women across Ghana demonstrated in a display entitled "Women’s Voices Matter" to demand the early release of Salomey Baffoe, a detained nurse. The demonstrators gathered at the AMA Park before marching to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), pressing President John Dramani Mahama to ensure her release within 24 hours.
Salomey's family had no knowledge of her whereabouts, leading to emotional outbursts during the protest. Women wore red and black attire, holding signs reading, "Madam Veep, Speak up against the abuse of women!", "Don’t abuse people’s rights because your wife is hurt", and "Let our women breathe without fear". Convenor Akosua Manu debunked claims linking Salomey to the anonymous TikTok user Ghana Jollof, insisting that remand is being used as a punitive measure, a concerning trend in Ghana’s political climate.
Akosua Amoabeng, another organizer, implored the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection to act against the unlawful detention of women, emphasizing that remand should protect, not hinder, women’s economic and social well-being. The nurse was arrested on September 13, 2026, accused of aiding the spread of videos from the controversial "Ghana Jollof" account on TikTok, with authorities claiming the main suspect is Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, who resides in the UK.
The magistrate dismissed her bail application, retaining her in custody amid a public outcry over cybercrime laws and free speech.
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