NPP Activist Granted GHC 100K Bail Over False Facebook Post About Veep’s Health
An activist of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been granted bail to the tune of GHC 100,000 after being arraigned for publishing false information on Facebook concerning the health of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Accra, Ghana – A vocal New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist has been granted bail of GHC 100,000 by a circuit court in Accra after being charged with spreading false information about Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s health on social media.
According to court documents, the accused took to Facebook to allege that the Vice President had been rushed out of the country for emergency medical treatment — a claim later confirmed to be false and unfounded.
Prosecutors argue that the post was intentionally misleading and could have incited public panic or disaffection toward the government.
The presiding judge granted bail with two sureties and adjourned the case to a later date for further hearing.
The incident has revived discussions about the responsible use of social media and the legal consequences of spreading false information online, especially in politically charged environments.
✅ Conclusion:
This case serves as a reminder of the growing scrutiny on digital content and the legal risks associated with misinformation. As Ghana’s political climate intensifies ahead of the 2024 elections, political discourse on social media is expected to face tighter regulation and monitoring.
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