{
  "id": 9756775,
  "title": "Ghana Jollof Saga: High Court Denies Nurse Bail",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/ghana-jollof-saga-high-court-denies-nurse-bail",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T11:06:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/ghana-jollof-saga-high-court-denies-nurse-bail/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Senior Nursing Officer from Techiman, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, has been denied bail by the High Court in Accra in connection with accusations of aiding Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, known as \"Ghana Jollof,\" to disseminate false online publications. The court, led by Justice Halima El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, ruled that the ongoing nature of the investigation and the cyber-related aspects of the case posed a significant risk of the nurse interfering with evidence collection and witness testimony. Bafoh, who was arrested on September 17, was charged with aiding in the publication of false news, a misdemeanour that could result in a fine, a short jail term, or community service. Her lawyer, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, argued that the constitutional right to bail, based on the presumption of innocence, should be granted, noting that Bafoh is a mother of minor children. However, the prosecution, represented by Maame Korantemaa Aboagye-Darko, contended that Bafoh's presence is essential for the ongoing investigation, particularly in tracking \"Ghana Jollof,\" who remains at large. Justice Abdul-Baasit emphasized the importance of preserving evidence for the investigation, citing the risk of the accused tampering with evidence if released. Despite acknowledging the constitutional presumption of innocence, the court denied bail, with the aim of ensuring the integrity of the evidence.",
  "summary": "Salomey Awiti Bafoh A High Court in Accra has refused an application for bail filed on behalf of a Techiman-based Senior Nursing Officer, Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who is accused Read More... The post Ghana Jollof Saga: High Court Denies Nurse Bail appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}