BY Daniel Bampoe
Women group in the Eastern Region, through the Office of the Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have appealed for the immediate release of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, who is currently facing criminal proceedings over allegations connected to the circulation of content associated with the social media account known as “Ghana Jollof.”
In a press statement issued on September 25, 2026, the Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer, Regina Bempong, said the appeal was motivated by humanitarian concerns surrounding the continued detention of Salomey, particularly her status as a professional woman and mother of three children.
The group stressed that its intervention was not intended to interfere with the judicial process or suggest that Salomey was above the law.
Rather, the women said they were appealing for “fairness, humanity, and the protection of the dignity of a Ghanaian woman and mother” while the legal process continues.
Salomey’s Detention And The Court Battle
According to the statement, Salomey was remanded by the Adentan Circuit Court on September 17, 2026, in connection with allegations relating to the circulation of content associated with the “Ghana Jollof” social-media account.
Her continued detention subsequently became the subject of a bail application before the High Court in Accra.
The Eastern Regional NPP Women’s wing said the High Court, presided over by Justice Halimah El-Alawah Abdul-Baasit, declined the bail application on September 24, citing concerns over ongoing investigations and possible interference with electronic evidence.
The court, however, directed the Republic to expedite its investigations, according to the statement.
The women’s group said that the directive should now be acted upon urgently to prevent the case from becoming an unnecessarily prolonged deprivation of liberty.
“If there is evidence to support the allegations against her, let the appropriate legal process proceed. If there are outstanding investigative steps, let them be completed without unnecessary delay,” the statement said.
The group further argued that where lawful conditions could adequately protect the integrity of the investigation and judicial process, bail should remain available for consideration.
At the centre of the women’s appeal is Salomey’s role as a mother of three minor children.
The Eastern Regional NPP Women said the children should not be made to bear the emotional consequences of their mother’s prolonged separation from them.
“Whatever allegations have been made against Madam Salomey, her children remain innocent of any allegation and should not be made to bear the emotional consequences of prolonged separation from their mother,” the statement said.
The group acknowledged that being a mother does not place anyone above the law but argued that her circumstances should invite humanitarian consideration when authorities determine whether continued detention is necessary.
“A mother’s presence in the lives of her children cannot be treated as an insignificant matter,” the women stated.
Professional Status And Dignity
The statement also highlighted Madam Salomey’s professional background as a Senior Nursing Officer who, according to the group, has dedicated herself to serving the Ghanaian public.
The women argued that female professionals contribute significantly to the country’s healthcare system and other sectors and said women should be able to speak up when one of their colleagues finds herself in difficult circumstances.
The group insisted that its intervention should not be interpreted as an attempt to obstruct justice.
“When one of our sisters finds herself in circumstances such as this, we believe it is appropriate for women to speak; not to obstruct justice, but to remind society that justice must always be accompanied by humanity,” the statement said.
They therefore called on the institutions handling the case to protect Salomey’s dignity, welfare and fundamental rights throughout the proceedings.
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Presumption Of Innocence
The Eastern Regional NPP Women also invoked the principle of presumption of innocence, stressing that Salomey has not been convicted of any offence.
“The fact that investigations are ongoing and allegations have been made against her does not, by itself, amount to a determination of guilt,” they said.
The group noted that Salomey’s lawyers had indicated their intention to pursue lawful avenues to challenge the denial of bail.
They called on the investigative and prosecutorial authorities to ensure that the case proceeds “expeditiously, transparently and in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Ghana.”
‘Women Must Stand For Women’
The women sought to frame their intervention as a broader humanitarian issue rather than one based solely on partisan affiliation.
“This is bigger than political affiliation,” they declared.
According to them, the case raises questions about how Ghana treats women who find themselves in difficult circumstances and how the criminal justice system balances investigations with the rights and welfare of accused persons.
They described Salomey as a mother separated from her children and a professional woman whose liberty had been restricted while investigations continued.
The group said it was therefore joining calls for compassion, fairness and an expedited resolution of the case.
“We are not calling for preferential treatment. We are calling for humane treatment, due process and justice without unnecessary delay,” the statement said.
Appeal To Vice President And First Lady
The Eastern Regional NPP Women also directed a special appeal to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama.
They urged the two prominent women to take note of Salomey’s circumstances as a woman, professional and mother of three minor children.
The group, however, acknowledged that any intervention must remain within the constitutional and lawful responsibilities of the two offices.
It therefore appealed to the Vice President and First Lady to use their good offices to encourage the relevant authorities to give the case “urgent humanitarian attention” and to facilitate any lawful avenue that could lead to Madam Salomey’s release while the judicial process continues.
“As women, we believe that the voice of a mother should never be ignored when another mother is separated from her children,” the statement said.
The group further appealed to the two women to “hear the cry of Salomey’s children” and support calls for compassion, fairness and justice.
It specifically called for the lawful release of Madam Salomey so that she could return to her children while the judicial process continues.
The statement was signed by Regina Bempong, Eastern Regional Women’s Organizer of the New Patriotic Party, who urged authorities to balance the demands of ongoing investigations with humanitarian considerations and the constitutional rights of the accused.
