The Ghana Police Service has secured the conviction of Camila Alhassan, 43, who has been sentenced to one year imprisonment with hard labour by the Accra Circuit Court for offensive conduct over social media posts targeting President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama.
According to the Police, Alhassan was arrested on July 9, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation after officers intercepted a TikTok video in which she allegedly made offensive, insulting, and derogatory remarks about the President and the First Lady. The Police said the video also contained alleged threats against their lives and false claims concerning the President’s private life.
The Police stated that the content was considered capable of disturbing public peace and undermining national cohesion.
Following investigations, Alhassan was charged with Offensive Conduct and False Communication and arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court.
The Court initially deferred sentencing after the accused claimed she was pregnant. However, a medical examination conducted at the Police Hospital reportedly confirmed that she was not pregnant.
On July 16, 2026, the Court sentenced her to one year’s imprisonment with hard labour on the charge of Offensive Conduct.
The Ghana Police Service said it is also taking steps to arraign Alhassan before the High Court on the separate charge of False Communication under the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775).
The Police have reminded the public that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, that right must be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law. The Service cautioned against using social media to spread false information, make threats, or publish unlawful content, warning that individuals who engage in criminal conduct online will face legal consequences.
By Peter Quao Adattor/paqmediagh
