A group of women have stormed the streets to demand the immediate release of Salomey Awitey Baffoe, a nurse and mother of three.
Reports disclosed the women, who participated in the “Women’s Voices Matter” demonstration, gathering at the AMA Park before proceeding to the premises of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), calling for fair treatment for Salomey Awitey Baffoe.
The women protesters further gave President John Dramani Mahama 24 hours to act, with some of them chanting, “John Mahama, free Salomey!” and “We are tired of John!”
The demonstration was marked by strong emotions, with some participants crying as they demanded Ms Baffoe’s release and questioned the circumstances surrounding her continued detention.
The protesters question the decision to keep Ms Baffoe in custody, arguing that she has been subjected to what they consider prolonged or unfair detention.
They further disclosed that the demonstration was not only about Salomey but also about drawing attention to broader issues affecting women.
The development follows the arrest of Salomey, who was reportedly arrested during a midnight operation at her residence in Hansua.
The incident reportedly occurred between 11 p.m. and midnight on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
According to Salomey’s brother, who was present, three individuals, comprising two men and a woman, arrived at the residence at about 11:30 p.m. dressed in black uniforms, believed to be from National Security.
The family described the allegation as a case of mistaken identity and insists that Salomey has no association with the anonymous account.
Meanwhile, the High Court in Accra has denied the bail application of Salomey Awity Baffoe linked to the Ghana Jollof case.
Salomey Awity Baffoe is facing a charge of abetment of crime in connection with content attributed to the “Ghana Jollof” social media account.
The High Court declined the application, arguing the ongoing nature of investigations and concerns that evidence could be deleted if Ms Baffoe is granted bail.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the lawyer for the nurse, made this known following a virtual hearing before the court.
“The court said that [1] investigations are ongoing. [2] The investigations are cyber-related; therefore, releasing the woman may result in her deleting all the information that could serve as evidence”, lawyer Baffour Awuah said.
The High Court decision means Ms Baffoe will remain in custody while investigations continue.
Also, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has denied allegations by the Ghana Police Service that his client received money from the operator of the “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account to support the publication and circulation of online content.
According to Baffour Awuah, his client has never received any money to recruit people or to support the account’s activities.
The denial follows allegations by the Ghana Police Service that Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, whom the Police identify as the operator of the “Ghana Jollof” account, remitted money to Baffoe in Ghana to support the publication and circulation of online content.
The Police claimed that Baffoe consequently distributed portions of the funds to other individuals involved in redistributing videos produced by Kodua across various social media platforms.
The Police further detailed that a forensic examination of Baffoe’s mobile phone, audio and video files, and mobile money transaction records provided evidence of the alleged financial arrangements between the two women.
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@ghnow_ Members of the NPP Women’s Wing have staged a protest over the arrest of Salomey Baffuor, calling for attention to her case. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
