# Detention and legal proceedings of nurse Salormey Baffoe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/detention-of-ghanaian-nurse-salormey-awiti-baffoe
> Updated: 2026-09-22T08:35:14.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 4.

Salormey Awiti Baffoe, a senior nursing officer at Abetifi Hospital, remains in detention following her arrest by National Security operatives during a midnight operation at her residence. Baffoe has pleaded not guilty to charges of abetment of crime, specifically the publication and circulation of false news. Police allege she acted as a liaison for Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, the suspected operator of the ‘Ghana Jollof’ TikTok account believed to be in the United Kingdom, by distributing videos and recruiting others to circulate content.

Prosecutors claim forensic investigations of Baffoe’s mobile phone and mobile money records revealed financial links between her and Kodua. The case has drawn significant political criticism, with New Patriotic Party (NPP) officials questioning the legality of her arrest and the principles of natural justice.

On September 22, 2026, an Accra High Court adjourned Baffoe’s bail hearing to September 24. The adjournment was granted following a request from state prosecutors for additional time to respond to the defense’s application. Defense counsel Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has argued against continued detention, citing concerns for Baffoe’s health and asserting that the police investigation is effectively complete. The court has directed the prosecution to file and serve all necessary processes by the morning of September 24.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Salomey Baffoe bail hearing adjourned in Ghana Jollof case

An Accra High Court has adjourned the bail hearing for nurse Salomey Baffoe to September 24 following a prosecution request for more time in the “Ghana Jollof” false news investigation.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salomey-baffoe-bail-hearing-set-for-september-23

### 2026-09-19: NPP leaders protest detention of nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe

NPP leaders in Ghana are protesting the arrest of nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe over alleged links to the ‘Ghana Jollof’ TikTok account, citing concerns over due process and security precedents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/npp-leaders-protest-detention-of-nurse-salomey-awiti-baffoe

### 2026-09-17: Nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe remanded in Ghana Jollof TikTok case

Nurse Salomey Awiti Baffoe has been remanded in Ghana for allegedly aiding the UK-based ‘Ghana Jollof’ TikTok account in circulating false news and inciteful content.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-police-declare-ghana-jollof-tiktoker-wanted

### 2026-09-15: Salormey Awiti Baffoe detained by Ghanaian security agencies

The family and lawyers of Ghanaian nurse Salormey Awiti Baffoe are seeking her release following her arrest and detention by security agencies over alleged mobile money transactions and offensive video content.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salormey-awiti-baffoe-detained-by-ghanaian-security-agencies

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