{
  "id": 9611155,
  "title": "Salomey Baffoe detention is a facade to divert attention from cocaine scandal – Weija-Gbawe MP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/salomey-baffoe-detention-is-a-facade-to-divert-attention-from-cocaine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T19:11:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/salomey-baffoe-detention-is-a-facade-to-divert-attention-from-cocaine-scandal-weija-gbawe-mp/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Weija-Gbawe Member of Parliament Jerry Ahmed Shaib has criticized the ongoing detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe as a \"facade\" to divert public attention away from a major cocaine scandal. On September 24, the High Court denied Baffoe's bail application, citing the need for her assistance in ongoing cyber-related investigations and the risk of interference with potential witnesses. Shaib questioned the judge's decision, arguing that it was unjust to keep Baffoe in custody, especially considering her misdemeanor charge and the fact that she has three young children. He suggested that the focus on Baffoe is merely a diversion tactic, rather than addressing the primary issue of the cocaine economy. Shaib also pointed out that the authorities possess the necessary electronic devices and questioned the likelihood of Baffoe interfering with evidence if released. He urged greater attention to be given to the circumstances surrounding the transportation of a massive 3.9-tonne cocaine consignment, instead of diverting focus to a single individual.",
  "summary": "The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, who is also a lawyer, has described the continued detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe as a “facade” intended to divert public attention from the ongoing cocaine scandal.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "I’m going to court; let Raymond Archer come and arrest me – Salomey Baffoe’s lawyer dares ahead of bail hearing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/im-going-to-court-let-raymond-archer-come-and-arrest-me-salomey",
        "published": "2026-09-24T06:52:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "No evidence Salomey Baffoe could interfere with investigations if granted bail - Lawyer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/no-evidence-salomey-baffoe-could-interfere-with-investigations-if",
        "published": "2026-09-24T17:15:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}