The Accra Circuit Court has remanded Ahmed Hassan Abdul Razzaq, 30, into police custody for publishing a video on TikTok falsely claiming that two military officers were plotting to assassinate President John Dramani Mahama.
The accused, who operates the TikTok account @breakingnewsghana, is facing charges of publication of false news with intent to cause fear and alarm to the public, contrary to Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The court, presided over by Her Honour Ellen Amankwa, did not take Razzaq’s plea and ordered that he remain in custody until his next appearance on February 9, 2026.
The prosecution is being led by Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo.
According to facts presented by the prosecution, the complainant in the case is the Ghana Police Service.
On January 20, 2026, Razzaq allegedly published a video on his TikTok account naming Sergeant Amoh and Sergeant Joseph as the officers involved in the purported assassination plot.
He was arrested the following day (January 21, 2026) at Adjiringanor in the Greater Accra Region.
In his caution statement to investigators, Razzaq admitted to making and publishing the video but claimed he had never met the two officers and did not know them personally.
He further stated that he had “chanced upon a post on social media” alleging the assassination plot, which prompted him to create and post the video.
However, he failed to direct investigators to the source of the alleged post he claimed to have seen.
The court heard that the publication caused public fear and alarm, and investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The case has heightened public concern about the spread of misinformation on social media platforms and its potential to undermine national security and public confidence.
