Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has appealed to First Lady Lordina Mahama and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang to intervene in the continued detention of senior nursing officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, who was denied bail by the High Court in Accra on Thursday, September 24. Baffoe, a mother of three, faces charges of abetment of crime, specifically the publication of false news, in connection with investigations into the Ghana Jollof TikTok account.
The court cited the cyber‑related nature of the case and concerns that her release could interfere with ongoing investigations. Police allege that Baffoe assisted Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, the operator of the Ghana Jollof account, to disseminate videos and recruit others to redistribute the content, and that financial transactions were uncovered between the two women.
After the proceedings, Mrs. Appiagyei urged the First Lady and the Vice President to intervene, citing the effect of Baffoe’s continued detention on her children. “It’s rather unfortunate as we speak now we are using women against other women. I would like to make a passionate appeal to our First Lady and our Vice President that what is happening is very disturbing, especially in Ghana where most of the women are single mothers,” she told Joy News.
Mrs. Appiagyei added that Baffoe’s situation is particularly concerning because she is responsible for the care and education of her children. “This is a pretty serious occasion of a woman who is single‑handedly taking care of the children and she has to see to it that her children attends school,” she said.
The case has drawn attention to the broader debate over the treatment of women in Ghanaian legal proceedings and the impact of detention on families. Baffoe’s legal team has not yet released a statement, and it is unclear whether the First Lady or Vice President will respond to the appeal. The High Court has not announced a new hearing date, and Baffoe remains in custody as investigations continue.
Observers note that the Ghana Jollof case has already raised questions about freedom of expression on social media and the role of law enforcement in regulating online content. The situation remains fluid, and stakeholders await further developments from the court and the executive office.
