The Ghana Police Service has arrested and arraigned Prince Aboagye, 38, NDC Branch Organiser for Agona West, for allegedly making offensive and insulting remarks against former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in a video that circulated on TikTok.
According to the Police, on 18th July 2026, the attention of the Service was drawn to a video in which the suspect was seen and heard making the offensive comments.
Officers from the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested the suspect on 19th July 2026 in connection with the matter.
In his Investigation Caution Statement, the suspect admitted to making the statements contained in the video.
He was subsequently charged and on 20/07/2026 arraigned before Accra Circuit Court 2.
The court granted him bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with three sureties, one of whom is to be justified with landed property.
Police say the bail conditions have not yet been met, and the accused person remains in custody.
The Ghana Police Service said it remains committed to ensuring that persons who engage in offensive conduct, especially on social media, are dealt with in accordance with the law.
