Ghana's Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has filed a lawsuit against MP for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, and broadcaster Abubakar Alhassan, known as Blakk Rasta. The lawsuit is in response to alleged false statements made about Baffour Awuah. On September 28, 2026, Baffour Awuah issued a statement confirming the filing of a Writ of Summons against the two individuals.
According to Baffour Awuah, the lawsuit aims to address falsehoods directed at his person. He chose to pursue the matter through civil courts rather than seeking criminal prosecution for the publication of false news. Baffour Awuah stated that, unlike the government, he opted for the democratic path by seeking relief through the civil court.
The lawsuit is linked to a controversy involving the alleged detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe and Camilla Alhassan. Baffour Awuah claimed that the two women were being held in police custody as part of an attempt by state security agencies to intimidate him. He alleged that Salomey Awiti Baffoe was kidnapped by state security agents and had remained in police custody.
Baffour Awuah insisted that the alleged pressure would not stop him from pursuing the case or seeking the release of the two women. He stated that the attempt by the government to intimidate and silence him had failed. His immediate priority is securing the freedom of Salomey Awiti Bafoh and Camilla Alhassan and ensuring their safe return to their families.
The MP for Manhyia South emphasized his commitment to fighting for the liberty of Madam Salomey Awiti Bafoh and Camilla Alhassan. He aims to ensure that they are reunited with their family, who await their return. Baffour Awuah's decision to pursue the matter through civil courts is seen as a democratic approach to addressing the alleged falsehoods.
The controversy surrounding the Ghana Jollof saga and the alleged detention of the two women has sparked concerns about freedom of speech and the role of state security agencies. Baffour Awuah's lawsuit against Blakk Rasta and the Akwatia MP has raised questions about the accountability of public figures and the media in Ghana.
As the case unfolds, it is expected to have implications for the Ghanaian media and political landscape. The court's decision will likely set a precedent for future cases involving alleged false statements and the role of state security agencies in addressing such issues.
Key points
- Ghana MP Baffour Awuah sues Blakk Rasta and Akwatia MP for alleged false statements.
- Baffour Awuah's lawsuit aims to address falsehoods directed at his person.
- The controversy involves the alleged detention of Salomey Awiti Baffoe and Camilla Alhassan.
