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Legal proceedings and bail denial for Salormey Baffoe

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Salormey Awiti Baffoe, a senior nursing officer at Abetifi Hospital, remains in detention following her arrest by National Security operatives. 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. On September 24, the Accra High Court denied Baffoe’s bail ~~application. The presiding judge ruled~~ application, ruling that her release could pose a risk of interference with witnesses or the digital investigation. While the prosecution argued her cooperation is necessary to trace other suspects, defense counsel Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah contended that the state provided only ‘bare depositions’ without substantial evidence of potential interference, noting that police had already seized Baffoe’s mobile devices. Following the ruling, Baffoe’s legal team announced plans to appeal the decision. They intend to petition the Chief Justice to allow the Court of Appeal to sit during the current vacation to expedite the matter, citing the impact of her detention on her three minor children. Additionally, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has called upon Ghana’s First Lady and Vice President to intervene, highlighting the personal hardships faced by the accused as a mother. On September 30, the ~~Accra High Court~~ court adjourned the case to October 5, 2026, due to the ~~ongoing~~ Association of Judges and Magistrates Conference. On October 11, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) pledged continued legal and welfare support for Baffoe. During a visit to Baffoe in the Bono Region, GRNMA National President Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo reaffirmed the association’s commitment to providing legal representation. Ofori-Ampofo noted that while the allegations are unrelated to Baffoe’s professional nursing duties, the association will assist her through the judicial process.

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