- Ali Mohammed was imprisoned for 14 years after standing surety for a relative who absconded.
- He used his brother’s property documents to secure bail for the accused.
- The man disappeared after three court appearances, leaving Ali to face the sentence.
- While in prison, Ali lost his wife and business.
- His story has gone viral, prompting public reflection on legal accountability and trust.
Ali Mohammed, a former credit card vendor in his early 50s, has shared a harrowing account of how a single act of trust led to 14 years behind bars at Nsawam Prison — and the loss of everything he held dear.
In 2014, Ali stood surety for a man he considered a distant relative, hoping to help him avoid jail over a GH₵200,000 loan default. Using documents tied to his biological brother’s property, Ali secured bail for the accused. But after attending court three times, the man vanished — leaving Ali to face the legal consequences.
Despite months of searching, Ali couldn’t locate the absconded relative. With mounting pressure from prosecutors, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison, later reduced to 14. While incarcerated, Ali’s wife left him, and his business collapsed.
Upon release, Ali returned to a life stripped of family, livelihood, and stability — a cautionary tale of misplaced trust and the devastating cost of standing surety without safeguards.
His story was featured on Lawson TV and has since gone viral across TikTok and YouTube, sparking conversations about Ghana’s justice system and the risks of informal bail arrangements.
Watch the video below:
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@mike1tv1 I spent 9yrs in Pr! son for bailing a family member, my wife left me – Ali Mohammed #ghanatiktok🇬🇭 #mike1tv1 #ghanatiktokers🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 #fyi #viralvideos ♬ original sound – mike1tv1
