US-based Ghanaian socialite Twene Jonas has openly invited the Ghana Police Service to declare him wanted in connection with the 'Ghana Jollof' investigation. This development comes days after police issued a wanted notice for Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, popularly known as 'Ghana Jollof'. According to reports, Twene Jonas is tied to the matter through a nurse who was arrested and is linked to the investigation.
In a video that has circulated widely on TikTok, Twene Jonas pushed back at the police move, arguing that officers ought to be channelling their resources into tackling violent crime and insecurity in Ghana rather than pursuing people connected to the Ghana Jollof matter. He pressed the service to add his name to its wanted list if it was serious about the case. This bold statement has sparked intense debate online.
The pursuit of Kodua and those linked to her has already drawn commentary from legal circles. Legal analyst Kofi Bentil stated that police do not have the right to demand phone passwords from suspects in the course of such investigations. This view has fed into wider public debate about how the case is being handled. The uncertainty surrounding the case has only added to speculation online.
Twene Jonas has built a large following in the Ghanaian diaspora and at home through provocative social media commentary aimed at the government. His direct entanglement in a domestic criminal investigation raises questions about how far Ghanaian police authority can reach against a US-based critic. It also puts a spotlight on digital privacy rights, particularly in light of Bentil's comments.
The case has drawn heavy attention online since the wanted declaration surfaced around 19 September 2026. Actor Prince David Osei has also criticised the police for what he described as swift action against people linked to the anonymous 'Ghana Jollof' TikTok account. He noted that comparable cases involving alleged insults against other public figures have not received the same urgency.
At the time of publication, no official police response to Twene Jonas's challenge had been reported, and no update on whether Barbara Asantewaa Kodua has been apprehended or has turned herself in was available. The sources do not indicate any scheduled court date or further statement from the Ghana Police Service.
The 'Ghana Jollof' case has sparked a national conversation about the limits of online free speech and the role of law enforcement in regulating social media. As the situation continues to unfold, many are watching to see how the Ghana Police Service will respond to Twene Jonas's challenge and what implications this case may have for digital rights in Ghana.
Key points
- Twene Jonas challenges Ghana Police to declare him wanted in connection with the 'Ghana Jollof' investigation.
- The case has sparked debate about digital privacy rights and the limits of online free speech.
- Actor Prince David Osei criticises police for swift action against people linked to the 'Ghana Jollof' TikTok account.
