Police to Arraign TikToker Over Alleged False Communication

The Ghana Police Service is preparing to arraign TikToker Camila Alhassan on a separate charge of false communication. The 43-year-old social media influencer was jailed earlier this month after being convicted of publishing offensive and abusive content on social media targeting President John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama.

Camila's sentencing to one year's imprisonment with hard labour was intended to serve as a deterrent to others who engage in similar behaviour online. However, the police are now taking further action against her for violating the Electronic Communication Act, 2008 (Act 775).

The police statement issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, Staff Officer, Public Affairs, reminds the public that freedom of expression is guaranteed by the Constitution, but must be exercised responsibly and within the law. Mensah also emphasized that social media is not a platform for spreading falsehood, making threats, or publishing unlawful content.

Camila's arrest was the result of an intelligence-led operation on July 9, 2026, after the police intercepted a TikTok video in which she made insulting and derogatory remarks against the President and the First Lady, including threats against their lives and false allegations concerning the President's private life.

The police had warned that anyone who engages in criminal conduct online would face the full rigours of the law. With the arraignment of Camila Alhassan on a separate charge of false communication, it appears that the police are taking their warning seriously.

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Camila's case has raised concerns about the need for social media users to be more responsible in their online behaviour. The police statement issued by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah serves as a reminder that social media platforms are not immune to the law.

The High Court is expected to arraign Camila Alhassan on a separate charge of false communication in the coming days.

Source: JOY