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The legal representative of Salomey Awity Baffoe, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has cast doubt on the reliability of evidence presented by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) during its inquiry into the
TikTok account operations.
During an appearance on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, September 22, the Manhyia South MP expressed skepticism regarding the CID’s assertions, noting that law enforcement had previously informed the court that their investigation was concluded, yet his client had allegedly not undergone police questioning with legal representation present.
“The CID Director General held a press conference and disclosed certain information. I must emphasize that this information is questionable in nature. My client has consequently not been subjected to police interrogation,” he stated, further noting that her mobile device remained in Police possession.
This statement follows an announcement by CID Director-General COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, who revealed that forensic analysis of mobile devices and financial transaction records had purportedly identified monetary connections between Salomey Baffoe and individuals characterized by law enforcement as prominent and well-known figures.
The Police have further contended that Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, identified as the administrator of the “Ghana Jollof” account, transferred funds to Baffoe within Ghana to facilitate the distribution of digital content, with some amounts allegedly passed along to additional individuals engaged in spreading the videos.
However, Baffour Awuah challenged the legal foundation for the Police’s examination of his client’s mobile device, asserting that she had not authorized such inspection and questioning whether investigators had secured judicial authorization for the procedure.
He indicated that these concerns raised doubts about the credibility of statements made during the CID press conference and affirmed that his legal team would thoroughly evaluate the evidence the Police intend to present as the proceedings advance.