- Two young women from the Nhyiaeso constituency, Charity Defe Tetteh and Priscilla Duah Brago, were arrested in Kumasi by National Security Operatives and transferred to Accra for allegedly posting derogatory comments about President Mahama on TikTok.
- Their detention has exceeded 48 hours, prompting Member of Parliament Stephen Amoah to criticize the move as a violation of the rule of law.
- While he disapproves of verbal attacks on public figures, Amoah warned the government against actions that could be perceived as politically vindictive.
Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, is raising serious concerns over the arrest and prolonged detention of two young women from his constituency. Charity Defe Tetteh and Priscilla Duah Brago, both in their 20s, were picked up in Kumasi by National Security Operatives and transported to Accra after allegedly posting critical remarks about President Mahama on TikTok.
The women have now been held for more than 48 hours, a move Amoah says breaches Ghana’s legal standards. While he made it clear that he doesn’t support disrespectful behavior toward any citizen — especially the president — he emphasized that the rule of law must be upheld regardless of the circumstances.
Amoah also cautioned the government against creating a climate of political retaliation. He stressed that no administration holds power forever, and Ghana’s democracy should be mature enough to handle dissent without resorting to excessive force or questionable procedures.
The incident has sparked debate about freedom of expression, due process, and the role of social media in political discourse — with many watching closely to see how the government responds.
