TikToker Duabo King, known as Isaac Boafo, has been remanded by the Kwadaso–Edwinaase Circuit Court.
In court, prosecutors argue that the publication created public alarm, leading to his arrest and subsequent arraignment before the court.
According to the TikToker Lawyer Kofi Boapong, he explained that the court declined bail because his client did not admit to the charges.
The lawyer further argued that the individuals mentioned in the TikTok video are not police officers, stressing that his client is not guilty of the allegations.
He further detailed that the case was adjourned to March 10, 2026, with the prosecution expected to present evidence to substantiate the charges.
It will be recalled that 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.
The Police wish to caution the public against the publication and circulation of false information xarticularly on social media, as such acts have the potential to cause unnecessary fear, panic, and reputational damage. Persons found engaging in such conduct will be dealt with in accordance with the law”.