List social media commentators arrested since Mahama became president

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List social media commentators arrested since Mahama became president

Following the return of President John Dramani Mahama to office on January 7, 2025, there has been a wave of arrests involving social media commentators accused of spreading hate speech, inciting violence, and targeting public officials online.

At his first media briefing on Wednesday, September 10, President Mahama called for stricter regulation of social media platforms, warning that apps such as TikTok, X, Facebook, and WhatsApp are increasingly being used to spread dangerous and inflammatory content.

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Citing the ongoing Bawku conflict, Mahama expressed concern over incendiary online comments that he said were deepening divisions and fuelling violence.

According to John Mahama, some social media posts connected to the conflict were encouraging hatred among citizens and threatening national security.

John Mahama further issued a strong warning to individuals using social media to promote hate speech and incitement, stressing that Ghanaian authorities have the ability to trace offenders through their digital footprints to arrest them.

“So, I’m sending a signal to Ghanaians that we can find you, you those doing hate speeches and things, we’ll use your IP numbers, we’ll trace you and deal with you under the criminal law, violence for inciting. But I think that beyond that, we must start making regulations for this new media because it’s unregulated, so everybody takes a phone and says anything”.

True to his remarks, several social media commentators have since been arrested over allegations of hate speech, threats, incitement, and attacks on public officials.

In this article, we take a look at some of the social media commentators who have been arrested since President Mahama returned to office.

TikToker Fante Comedy and Akosua Jollof were also arrested following the sighting of disturbing videos from a TikTok live stream session of him and some other users mocking the victims of the tragic GAF Z9 crash and issuing threats against Sammy Gyamfi and President Mahama.

Reports suggest TikToker Fante Comedy threatened to kill President John Mahama and behead First Lady Lordina Mahama.

TikToker Fante Comedy also made some other conspiracy comments concerning the tragic GAF Z9 helicopter crash.

In a statement issued on August 12, 2025, the Police said, “The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into a viral TikTok video in which an individual is heard threatening the lives of the President of the Republic, H E John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady.

The Ghana Police Service also revealed that other individuals believed to be accomplices are on the run, and a manhunt is underway to apprehend them.

“So far, two people, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, are in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation, while efforts are underway to get other persons believed to be connected to the video to assist with the investigation.”

  • Ebo Noah

Self-acclaimed prophet Evans Eshun, commonly known as Ebo Noah, was arrested by the GPS Special Cyber Vetting Team on December 31, 2025, after his viral video claiming God would destroy the world with a flood on December 25, 2025.

Ebo Noah, in a viral video, had claimed he received divine instruction that God had warned him that the world would end on December 25, 2025.

He claimed he had been instructed by God to build the ark to rescue souls who wished to be saved.

In several viral videos, Ebo Noah has continued share progress of his ark.

Ebo Noah plans to live on the ark for three years during his claimed mass flooding.

His construction of the ark has generated both local and global attention.

According to the self-proclaimed Ghanaian prophet, persons who do not believe in the prophecy should avoid coming near his ark on December 25.

However, Ebo Noah later claimed that after intercession, God had given him some more time to build more arks.

According to Ebo Noah, looking at the number of people coming all over the country, the ark could not contain the numbers.

Sir Obama Pokuase

The National Security operatives have reportedly picked up NPP member and serial commentator, Sir Obama Pokuase.

According to reports, Sir Obama Pokuase was picked up over false publications on issues relating to national security.

In a series of posts on social media, Sir Obama Pokuase made a series of allegations against the Inspector General of the Ghana Police, Christian Yohonu.

Sir Obama Pokuase was granted GH¢50,000 with three sureties.

He is to provide two salaried workers and a government employee earning not less than GH¢3,000 as sureties.

Akbar Yussif Rohullah Khomeini, a member of the New Patriotic Party, a lawyer, has claimed that the continuous detention of Sir Obama Pokuase in Police custody is due to his criticism of IGP Yohonu.

According to the NPP lawyer, Sir Obama Pokuase has met his bail conditions, but the Police are deliberately avoiding the execution. 

In a post shared on social media, Akbar Yussif Rohullah Khomeini wrote, “After meeting all the bail conditions and the court, having verified the same requested that the CID execute the bail for Sir Obama.

The police have been deliberately avoiding the execution by saying they have to write to the Controller to verify the payslips”.

He added, “It is becoming increasingly clear that Sir Obama’s criticism of the IGP is the real issue since the police themselves have admitted to the authenticity of the video he shared”.

  • TikToker Bawumia Ba, real name Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat

The Ghana Police Service have arrested TikToker Bawumia Ba, whose real name is Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat.

The police statement disclosed that Akosua Serwaa Minat was arrested for allegedly issuing threats and making offensive remarks against President John Dramani Mahama in videos circulated on social media.

According to the police, the suspect appeared in TikTok videos allegedly insulting the President, threatening his life, and inciting others to attack both the President and his wife.

The Police revealed a joint operation involving the CVET and the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department led to the arrest of the suspect on May 20, 2026, at Sekyere Zongo in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region.

The Ghana Police Service, in a Facebook post, wrote, “IGP’S CYBER VETTING AND ENFORCEMENT TEAM ARRESTS SUSPECT OVER THREATS AGAINST THE PRESIDENT IN VIRAL VIDEOS

The IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested suspect Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat, for offensive conduct and issuing threats against the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, in videos circulated on social media.

The suspect was captured in some videos posted on TikTok making insulting remarks about the President, threatening the life of the President and inciting others to harm both the President and his wife.

Following the circulation of the videos, on 19th May 2026, a joint operation team involving the CVET and the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department, arrested the suspect on 20th May 2026 at Sekyere Zongo in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region.

The suspect is currently in Police custody and will be put before the court”.

  • TikToker Isaac Boafo, popularly known as “Duabo King”

The Ghana Police Service have arrested TikToker Isaac Boafo, 45, popularly known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news.

TikToker Duabo King has been accused of claiming that four officers stationed at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrol duties at Asafo in Kumasi.

TikToker Duabo King was picked up by the Ashanti Regional Police Command after a viral TikTok video in which he accused four officers in Kumasi of engaging in inappropriate conduct with sex workers on night patrol.

According to the police, during questioning, he admitted creating the video to attract views and engagement, acknowledging that he had no evidence.

TikToker Duabo King has since been charged and detained as investigations continue, while police cautioned the public against spreading false information online.

In a statement issued by the Ghana Police on March 1, 2026, read, “The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested one Isaac Boafo, aged 45yrs also known as ‘Duabe King’, for the offence of publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic.

The arrest follows a viral video circulated on TikTok in which the suspect alleged that four police officers stationed at the Central Police Station, Kumasi, had engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrol duties at Asafo, Kumasi”.

The statement added, “Acting on intelligence, officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) apprehended the suspect. During interrogation, Isaac Boafo admitted to publishing the video and stated that he is a social media content creator who made the allegations solely to attract views and online engagement. He further admitted that he could not substantiate the claims made against the officers.

The suspect also acknowledged making comments concerning the President of the Republic for the purpose of content creation and admitted that he could not defend those statements.

He has since been formally charged and detained to assist with further investigations.

  • Priscilla Ansong, content creator

Priscilla Ansong, a 35-year-old content creator, was remanded into custody by the Adenta Circuit Court over the publication of false news.

The content creator was remanded over her false publication with the intent to mislead, cause fear and panic in violation of Section 208(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

The report suggests Priscilla Ansong was arrested after publishing a widely circulated video making disparaging remarks about the President and the First Lady.

In the video shared by SIKA OFFICIAL, Content creator Priscilla Ansong alleged misconduct involving the First Couple,

She claimed unrest at the Flagstaff House and called viewers to watch the online content she referenced as evidence.

Speaking in the viral video, Priscilla Ansong stated, “Mr President, you sleep with the friends of your wife, how much more your house help? First Lady, have you also seen what you have caused? You have now been caught sleeping with another man. Everyone should go and watch what the president has done. He has slept with ladies, including his wife’s best friend, and now he has been caught. When his wife, the First Lady, also did the same, the president was angry.

“…I hear the Flagstaff House is on fire. Just go to YouTube and watch what’s going on. Go to Shirley Frimpong Manso – Sparrow’s Productions – and see what I am talking about. ‘For Love and Country’ – President, shame, you have been disgraced,” Content creator, Priscilla Ansong alleged.

  • Counsellor Lutterodt

Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, popularly known as Counsellor Lutterodt, a controversial marriage counsellor, was also arrested by the Ghana Police Service.

Reports suggest that Counsellor Lutterodt was arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly inciting violence.

According to reports, his arrest followed after he reportedly urged Ga youth to exhume Daddy Lumba’s body from his East Legon residence.

Counsellor Lutterodt is said to have claimed that burying the late musician at an unapproved location on Ga land is disrespectful and requires immediate action.

SIKAOFFICIAL in a post shared wrote, “Popular Ghanaian marriage counsellor Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, widely known as Counsellor Lutterodt, has been arrested and detained by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly inciting violence and engaging in conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.

He reportedly urged Ga youth to exhume Daddy Lumba’s body from his East Legon residence, claiming that burying the late musician at an unapproved location on Ga land is disrespectful and requires immediate action”.

  • Evans Puplampu, known on TikTok as ‘Eyes Man,’

22-year-old man, Evans Puplampu, known on TikTok as ‘Eyes Man,’ has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after threatening an attack on churches.

The TikToker video footage showed a masked young man posing as a bandit with the caption, “We are starting from Ghana churches.”

The Police in a statement on X wrote, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR CAUSING FEAR AND PANIC.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a viral video in which he posed as a bandit and made threatening remarks that caused fear and panic among members of the public.

The video showed the suspect  posing with his face covered, under the caption “We are starting from Ghana churches.” The post quickly gained traction on TikTok and generated widespread concern.

Through sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance, officers identified and arrested the suspect, Evans Puplampu, aged 22, on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at Ashaiman Community 22.

During interrogation, the suspect admitted to being the individual in the video. He stated that he had copied a similar trending pose on social media for fun and did not intend to cause harm or panic.

A Samsung Galaxy A15 mobile phone used in creating and sharing the video has been retrieved and retained as an exhibit.

The suspect is currently in Police custody, assisting investigations, and will be put before the court to face justice”.

  • Opoku Emmanuel

The young man who went viral for threatening to kill any police officer or soldier sent to arrest him has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service.

The Police detail that the suspect, identified as Opoku Emmanuel, was arrested on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Jacobu in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region

In a viral photo shared on X, the young man was seen in handcuffs following his arrest by the Ghana Police Service.

The young Ghanaian man had earlier threatened personnel of the Ghana Police Service and of the Ghana Armed Forces in a viral video.

Speaking in a viral video, the young man stated, “If you are a police officer or a soldier and you are sent to arrest armed robbers, and you meet me without holding any gun, just know that I will kill you. I swear to God, the powers I’m holding you don’t have some”.

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