An Adenta Circuit Court has remanded a 30-year-old laundry attendant into police custody for allegedly spreading false information about a purported assassination plot against President John Dramani Mahama.
The accused, Ahmed Hassan Abdul Razzaq, is facing charges of publishing false news likely to cause fear and public panic, following a video he allegedly posted on TikTok. The video was shared via his account, @breakingnewsghana.
According to prosecutors, Razzaq claimed in the video that two Ghana Armed Forces personnel—identified as Sergeant Amoh and Sergeant Joseph—were planning to assassinate the President. The prosecution described the allegation as false, unsubstantiated, and capable of undermining public order and national security.
Court Proceedings:
When Razzaq appeared before the court, presided over by the Adenta Circuit Court, his plea was not taken. The court ordered that he be remanded into police custody and adjourned the case to February 9, 2026, for further proceedings.
The prosecution is being led by Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo, with the Ghana Police Service listed as the complainant.
Police Investigation:
According to facts presented in court, the alleged video was published on January 20, 2026. Razzaq was arrested the following day at Adjiringanor, a suburb of Accra, after security agencies traced the post to his account.
In his caution statement to police, Razzaq admitted recording and posting the video but denied having any personal knowledge of the two military officers mentioned. He told investigators that he had come across a claim on social media suggesting an assassination plot and decided to share it.
However, police said Razzaq was unable to provide the source of the alleged post or any evidence to support the claims made in his video.
Security and Legal Context:
The case comes amid heightened concerns over the spread of misinformation on social media platforms in Ghana, particularly content capable of inciting fear or destabilizing public confidence in state institutions.
Authorities have repeatedly warned that the publication of unverified security-related claims—especially those involving the President or the armed forces—constitutes a serious offence under Ghanaian law.
The court is expected to continue hearing the matter when proceedings resume in February.
Source: Africa Publicity
