The Adenta Circuit Court has granted senior nursing officer Salomey Awiti-Baffoe bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, both of whom must be civil servants earning not less than GH¢3,000 per month. Her lawyers have welcomed the decision, which comes after an earlier bail application was rejected by the High Court. Lead counsel Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa expressed gratitude to the court for granting Ms Awiti-Baffoe bail and said the legal team is working to satisfy the conditions to secure her release.
Ms Awiti-Baffoe is facing an alleged false news publication charge linked to the Ghana Jollof TikTok case. According to her lawyer, although she has been affected by her time in custody, the immediate priority is to secure her release and allow the legal process to continue. The case has been adjourned to February 18, 2027, when the prosecution is expected to proceed with the matter and serve the defence with the relevant disclosure documents.
The legal team is taking steps to secure suitable sureties and complete the administrative processes required for her release. Mr Afoakwa said they believe that the process will move faster so that liberty, as the court has ordered, will be restored. The court’s decision to grant bail has been seen as a relief to Ms Awiti-Baffoe and her family.
The Ghana Jollof case has garnered significant attention in Ghana, with many expressing concerns about the arrest and detention of Salomey Baffoe. The case has sparked a wider debate about freedom of expression and the publication of news online. RANA, a human rights organization, has raised concerns over Ms Baffoe’s arrest and detention.
The Adenta Circuit Court’s decision to grant bail to Ms Awiti-Baffoe is seen as a significant development in the case. Her lawyers are working to ensure that she is released as soon as possible. The case is expected to continue on February 18, 2027, when the prosecution will present its case.
Salomey Awiti-Baffoe, also known as Salomey Baffoe, is a senior nursing officer who was arrested and charged with allegedly publishing false news in relation to the Ghana Jollof TikTok case. Her arrest and detention sparked widespread debate and concern among Ghanaians and human rights organizations.
The case against Salomey Awiti-Baffoe is ongoing, and her lawyers are working to secure her release on bail. The court has granted her bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. The case has been adjourned to February 18, 2027.
Key points
- The Adenta Circuit Court granted Salomey Awiti-Baffoe bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties.
- Ms Awiti-Baffoe is facing an alleged false news publication charge linked to the Ghana Jollof TikTok case.
- The case has been adjourned to February 18, 2027.
