Omanghana
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service says its investigation into the controversial “Ghana Jollof” TikTok account has uncovered an alleged financial network involving several prominent and influential individuals.
Director-General of the CID, Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, disclosed the development during a press briefing in Accra, noting that investigators were following the movement of funds reportedly used to support the creation and widespread circulation of content from the account.
The TikTok page is allegedly operated by United Kingdom-based Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, popularly known online as Ghana Jollof. Police accuse the account of publishing offensive and inflammatory material as well as false information capable of creating fear and alarm among the public.
Among the publications under investigation is an alleged false claim suggesting that a coup d’état had nearly occurred at the Jubilee House, Ghana’s seat of government. The police believe such content could undermine public confidence and threaten national peace and security.
According to COP Donkor, the investigation took a significant turn following the arrest of Salomey Awiti Bafoh, a senior nursing officer based in Techiman who has been linked to the case.
Forensic examinations of Bafoh’s digital devices and mobile money transaction records reportedly revealed that substantial amounts of money had been transferred to her by people described by investigators as highly influential members of society.
Police allege that Bafoh acted as an accomplice by helping to expand the online reach of the videos. She is accused of recruiting other individuals to circulate the material across several social media platforms.
Investigators further claim that part of the money she received was used to finance the distribution operation, while a portion was allegedly transferred or shared with Kodua.
Bafoh was arrested on September 17, 2026, and subsequently arraigned before a court on a charge of abetment to commit a crime, specifically the publication of false news. She was remanded into police custody and is expected to reappear before the court on September 30, 2026.
The CID said its investigation remains active, with officers examining financial transactions and digital evidence to establish the full extent of the alleged operation.
Authorities are also working to identify other individuals suspected of providing financial support or participating in the coordinated circulation of the content.
Police have not yet publicly disclosed the identities of the influential figures allegedly connected to the transfers, and the allegations against those under investigation have not been proven in court.
Source: Omanghana
