Mohammed Zakou, an activist of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who was arrested over a social media post concerning Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been granted bail.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com, Zakou was granted bail to the tune of GH¢100,000 with two sureties by the Achimota Circuit Court on Monday, April 14, 2025.

As part of the bail conditions, Zakou is required to report to the investigator once a week.

The case has been adjourned to May 12, 2025, for a case management conference.

On April 4, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Zakou made a Facebook post featuring a photo of Professor Opoku-Agyemang, accompanied by the caption, “Rest well, Your Excellency,” along with crying emojis, suggesting sorrow and implying what many interpreted as her demise.

His post came just six days after an official government statement announced that the Vice President had received medical treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) following a sudden illness on Friday, March 28, 2025.

The communiqué further indicated that, based on medical advice, the Vice President would seek additional treatment abroad to ensure a full recovery.

Zakou’s post drew widespread backlash from other Facebook users, who condemned him for making such a reckless statement about the Vice President. Many criticised him for spreading false information and deliberately misleading the public.

He was reportedly picked up by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over the weekend for interrogation regarding the comments.

His arrest has sparked condemnation, particularly from members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), some of whom have downplayed Zakou’s actions and argued that they do not warrant arrest.

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