General News of 2026-10-05

'Ghana Jollof' Case: Salomey Baffoe granted GH¢100,000 bail

The Adenta Circuit Court has granted Salomey Awiti Baffoe bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 following her appearance on Monday, October 5, 2026, in the “Ghana Jollof” TikTok case. The bail comes with two sureties, who must be civil servants earning a minimum monthly salary of GH¢3,000. 'Free Salomey!' - Ghana Women's Movement protests continued detention of nurse Salomey is also required to report to the Hansua Techiman Police Station every two weeks as part of the bail conditions. Her lawyer, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, who spoke to the media after the court proceedings, said processes to secure the bail had already been initiated and expressed hope that they would be completed soon. “She has finally been granted bail by the court. She was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, and the sureties should be civil servants who earn no less than GH¢3,000. “The processes leading to the consummation of the bail have been triggered. We hope to finalise it, and then she can be totally free to reunite with her children and family in Hansua Techiman,” he said. Salomey, a 40-year-old mother of three, had been in police custody for about three weeks following her arrest on September 13, 2026, by men reportedly believed to be National Security operatives. Why Salomey Baffoe’s case has been adjourned again The senior nursing officer was arrested over allegations that she operates the TikTok account Ghana Jollof, which has been critical of government officials. She has been charged with abetting the publication of false news in connection with content posted on the account. @dek360ghana LIVE | The Adenta Circuit Court has granted Salomey Awiti Baffoe bail in the sum of GH¢100,000, with two sureties who must be civil servants earning a minimum monthly salary of GH¢3,000. As part of the bail conditions, she is also required to report to the Hanhyia-Techiman Police Station every two weeks. Follow @dek360ghana for updates #dek360ghana #news #trend #fyp ♬ original sound - DEK360GHANA🦍🦅🇬🇭 MAG/MA Politicians who steal millions should not think they are above goat thieves - Mahama Ayariga Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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