A TikTok content creator who was recently jailed over false claims involving President John Dramani Mahama is expected to face a separate case before the High Court, according to the Ghana Police Service.
Police identified the accused as Camilla Alhassan. The Service said the new proceedings relate to an alleged offence under Ghana’s Electronic Communications Act.
The latest development follows a ruling by an Accra Circuit Court, which sentenced Alhassan to one year in prison with hard labour.
Court records show that she pleaded guilty to charges including publication of false news and offensive conduct. The Circuit Court has already concluded that case.
According to the Ghana Police Service, prosecutors are preparing a separate High Court case. Police said the new charge concerns alleged false communication under the Electronic Communications Act.
The Service has not disclosed when the High Court proceedings will begin. The allegations contained in the new case have not yet been tested before the High Court.
Legal experts note that different criminal charges may proceed in separate courts when they arise under different laws or legal provisions.
The High Court case announced by police is separate from the matter already decided by the Circuit Court. Any findings in the new proceedings will depend on the evidence presented before the court.
The Ghana Police Service has repeatedly warned against the deliberate spread of false information, especially through digital platforms.
Authorities say misinformation can create public anxiety, damage reputations and undermine public order. Police have urged social media users to verify information before publishing or sharing it online.
The Circuit Court sentence remains in force. Meanwhile, attention will now turn to the proposed High Court proceedings announced by police.
The High Court will independently determine the new case after hearing evidence and legal arguments from both sides.
