Salomey Baffoe Denies Financial Ties to TikToker ‘Ghana Jollof’ as Legal Battle Over False News Intensifies

Salomey Awity Baffoe, a senior nursing officer, is currently at the center of a legal storm involving the publication of false news and abetment of crime. The case, which involves the prominent UK-based TikTok personality Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, known as "Ghana Jollof," has seen Baffoe remanded into custody as the Ghana Police Service investigates allegations of a coordinated campaign to distribute misleading content. While the police allege a financial nexus between the two women, Baffoe’s legal team has stepped forward to categorically deny any such relationship, framing the charges as a mischaracterization of her actions.

Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, lead counsel for Baffoe, has robustly refuted claims that his client received money from Kodua to facilitate the distribution of videos or recruitment-related activities. Baffour Awuah emphasized that his client does not know the individual behind the "Ghana Jollof" moniker personally and has never engaged in financial arrangements to support the account's online activities. He further criticized the evidence presented by the Ghana Police, arguing that the assertions regarding remitted funds are baseless and lack factual support to link his client to the TikTok operator's activities.

The legal proceedings have moved to the High Court, where a bail application for Baffoe is scheduled for hearing on September 23, 2026. This follows a two-week remand period ordered by the Adentan Circuit Court. Baffour Awuah has expressed confidence that bail will be granted, noting that police investigations have largely concluded and that Baffoe’s continued detention is no longer justifiable. The lawyer also highlighted the personal toll of the detention, pointing out that Baffoe, a mother, has been separated from her children for over ten days while awaiting further proceedings.

Concurrently, the primary figure in the controversy, Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, has issued a defiant challenge from the United Kingdom. After being declared wanted by the Ghana Police Service, Kodua openly dared the Ghanaian government to attempt her extradition. She has characterized the legal pursuit as a form of political persecution and expressed deep skepticism regarding the government’s legal standing or ability to successfully secure her return from British jurisdiction. This international dimension adds a layer of diplomatic complexity to the domestic charges facing Baffoe.

As the case unfolds, Baffoe is set to reappear in the Adentan Circuit Court on September 28 and September 30, 2026, to face the specific charges of abetment in the publication of false news. The outcome of these hearings will likely set a precedent for how the Ghanaian legal system handles the intersection of social media influence and the dissemination of information. For now, the standoff between the authorities and the UK-based TikToker remains unresolved, leaving Baffoe as the primary local individual facing the immediate legal consequences of the state's investigation into the "Ghana Jollof" digital footprint.