From despair to dance: Family of nurse Salomey Baffoe rejoices after GH¢100k bail granted
For three long weeks, the home of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe in Techiman was filled with anguish and uncertainty. Today, it is a sanctuary of praise, dancing, and tears of joy.
The home of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a 40-year-old nurse in Techiman, once echoed with anguish and uncertainty. Now, it stands as a place of praise, dancing, and tears of sheer joy. Three weeks ago, the nurse was locked up, accused of supporting the fabrication of news on social media. Today, the court has granted her bail, with a hefty sum of GH¢100,000 and two guarantors from the civil service earning at least GH¢3,000 monthly.
Ms. Baffoe has consistently maintained her innocence throughout the ordeal. Her family, once consumed by worry, now dances in jubilation. The mother, visibly moved, admitted she couldn't sleep well last night due to the anxiety. "But tonight, I am confident I will get good sleep. My daughter is coming home to her children," she expressed, her voice filled with gratitude.
Her uncle, Abraham Owusu, was overwhelmed with thanks, praising the support from all corners of Ghana. From the President to First Lady Lordina Mahama, the nation's goodwill has been overwhelming. Osei Atta Stutgart, her brother, echoed the sentiment with excitement, hopeful that Salomey's innocence will shine through the legal proceedings.
However, their celebration is tinged with the knowledge that the legal battle is just beginning. Her legal representative, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, expressed his delight at the news of her bail. "I am very happy that she is finally getting her freedom," he said. "I wi"
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