Judges’ conference forces further adjournment of Salomey Baffoe case to Oct. 5

The case of Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a senior nursing officer, has been adjourned to October 5, 2026, due to the ongoing Association of Judges and Magistrates Conference. Ms Baffoe, who was arrested in September and arraigned before the Adentan Circuit Court, pleaded not guilty to the charge of abetment of crime for allegedly publishing false news on social media.

The Accra High Court refused her bail application last Thursday, September 24, arguing that she was still needed to assist with ongoing investigations due to the cyber-related nature of the case. This raised concerns about potential interference with witnesses and investigations if she were released. Ms Baffoe's lawyer, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, argued that his client was presumed innocent and that the prosecution had not provided sufficient grounds for her continued detention.

The defense also challenged the court's concern about possible interference, pointing out that the prosecution relied on "bare depositions" in its affidavit. Ms Baffoe's lawyers further raised her personal circumstances as a mother, including her child's upcoming entry into Senior High School. The defense plans to challenge the bail refusal through an appeal.

The prosecution alleges that Ms Baffoe acted as a liaison for UK-based TikTok personality Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, known as "Ghana Jollof", and helped in recruiting individuals to redistribute her videos across social media platforms. Financial transactions between the two women were also part of the arrangement, with Kodua allegedly sending money to Baffoe to facilitate distribution.

Investigators are continuing to probe the alleged false news publication, incitement, and offensive conduct linked to Kodua's account.