Political scientist Amakye Boateng has said that the case involving Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a senior nursing officer based in Techiman linked to the Ghana Jollof case, will send the ruling NDC into opposition.
Amakye Boateng criticised the conduct of the security agencies in the case, adding that the situation could have political consequences for the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to him, the gains made, the stabilisation of the cedi, and Mahama’s vision to build an expressway are being dismantled by the police’s action.
Speaking on Kumasi-based Angel FM, he stated, “Personally, I am still at a loss that the EOCO boss is still at post,” he said. “As for this one, I will not mince words. This is very embarrassing.”
He added, The behaviour of the police in handling the lady’s case is sending the NDC to opposition if they don’t know”.
“The gains made, the stabilisation of the cedi, the President’s vision to build an expressway is being dismantled by the police’s action,” he fumed.
“When did Ghana use political power to harass citizens?” he asked.
He said the controversy was particularly troubling at a time when many Ghanaians were already dealing with economic difficulties.
“At a time when people are faced with hardship, the struggles we are facing, and we are being battered with this show of force, then Ghana will not be a place where democracy works,” he said.
“So, whoever is the IGP, this is your work. I am really surprised these things are going on,” he said.
Meanwhile, the High Court in Accra has denied the bail application of Salomey Awity Baffoe, a senior nursing officer based in Techiman 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.
However, Lawyer for Salomey Awity Baffoe, speaking on Citi FM on September 22, 2026, stated, “My client has never received money to recruit anybody or has never given money to anybody to recruit someone”.
He further questioned the information presented by the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department, COP Lydia Donkor, during a press briefing on the case, saying, “The CID Director-General came out and then did a press conference and put out certain information. I want to say that that information is doubtful in nature”.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah also said his client did not know anyone identified as “Jollof”.
The lawyer stressed that he would not speculate about the identity of the person behind the account but would focus on the specific allegations against his client.
“So let me say this here, my client has never known anybody called Jollof. You don’t have to know by that name. You can know the person by their real name,” he added.
@ghnow_ Counsel for Salomey has provided an update on what transpired in court today. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ NPP Women’s Wing members chant, “Jane Naana, Free Salomey! Lordina, Free Salomey!” during their protest at the High Court. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
@ghnow_ Counsel for Salomey has provided an update on what transpired in court today. #GHnow #fyp ♬ original sound – GHnow
