The Accra High Court in Ghana has adjourned the bail application hearing of Salomey Baffoe, accused of abetting the publication of false information by social media personality Ghana Jollof, to September 24. This decision was made after the prosecution requested additional time to respond to the defence's bail application. The court has directed the prosecution to file and serve any necessary documents by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.
According to Assistant State Attorney Carl Afedzi Forson, the prosecution requires more time to respond to the bail application as it was only received on Friday and the Attorney-General's Office has yet to assign a lawyer to the case. The prosecution had not been able to review the application over the weekend due to a public holiday on Monday. The defence, however, opposed the adjournment, arguing that the application concerns Baffoe's liberty and should be treated with urgency.
Counsel for Baffoe, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, argued that the prosecution had been served with the bail application and had not claimed to be short-served. He emphasized that applications concerning an accused person's liberty could be heard over weekends and that the relevant period for responding to the application continued to run. The defence warned that further delay could render the application moot, as Baffoe would have spent two weeks in custody by the time the State files and serves its response.
The court acknowledged that Baffoe's liberty is at stake and that the State cannot take the matter for granted. The court granted the adjournment, allowing the prosecution additional time to prepare its response. This decision was made to ensure that the prosecution has sufficient time to review the bail application and provide a thorough response.
The case against Salomey Baffoe relates to allegations that she abetted the publication of false information by social media personality Ghana Jollof. Baffoe has been in custody since her arrest and is seeking bail. The defence has argued that Baffoe's detention is unlawful and that she should be released on bail pending the outcome of the trial.
Asaase Radio, a Ghanaian media outlet, reported on the court proceedings and provided updates on the case. The media outlet has a significant presence in Ghana, with multiple radio stations broadcasting across the country. Asaase Radio's coverage of the case has provided valuable insights into the court proceedings and the arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defence.
The adjournment of the bail hearing to September 24 has significant implications for Salomey Baffoe, who will have spent over two weeks in custody by the time the hearing takes place. The court's decision to grant the adjournment highlights the complexities of the case and the need for thorough consideration of the bail application. The case will continue to be closely watched by the Ghanaian public and media.
Key points
- The Accra High Court has adjourned the bail application hearing of Salomey Baffoe to September 24.
- The prosecution requires additional time to respond to the defence's bail application.
- The case against Salomey Baffoe relates to allegations that she abetted the publication of false information by social media personality Ghana Jollof.
