{
  "id": 12167854,
  "title": "Salomey Awiti-Baffoe’s lawyers welcome GH¢100,000 bail after earlier rejection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/salomey-awiti-baffoes-lawyers-welcome-gh-100-000-bail-after-earlier",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:19:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/salomey-awiti-baffoes-lawyers-welcome-gh%c2%a2100000-bail-after-earlier-rejection/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lead counsel Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa expressed relief for his client, senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti-Baffoe, after the Adenta Circuit Court granted a GH¢100,000 bail. This followed a previous rejection by the High Court. Afoakwa conveyed gratitude to the court for its decision, stating that they are optimistic about her release. To secure her freedom, the legal team is seeking appropriate sureties, with the bail conditions mandating that they be civil servants earning a minimum of GH¢3,000 per month. The lawyer anticipates a swift process to meet these requirements, aiming to restore Awiti-Baffoe's liberty. The case centers on an alleged false news publication related to the Ghana Jollof TikTok controversy. Despite the impact of her time in custody, her lawyer emphasized that the immediate focus is on obtaining her release to facilitate the ongoing legal proceedings. The court has adjourned the matter until February 18, 2027, at which point the prosecution is anticipated to present its case, along with the necessary disclosure documents for the defense.",
  "summary": "Lawyer for senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti-Baffoe says the GH¢100,000 bail granted to his client by the Adenta Circuit Court is a relief after an earlier bail application was rejected by the High Court.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Court grants Techiman-based nurse, Salomey Awiti Baffoe a bail of GHC100,000 with two sureties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/court-grants-techiman-based-nurse-salomey-awiti-baffoe-a-bail-of",
        "published": "2026-10-05T10:24:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}