Police in Yendi have arrested a man and a woman for allegedly impersonating Sharaf Mahama, son of President John Dramani Mahama, on the social media platform TikTok.
The suspects are accused of operating a fake account under the name Sheriff Mahama, which reportedly gained over 7,500 followers and attracted thousands of likes before being detected.
The male suspect has been identified as Abdul Rahaman Zakaria. The identity of the female suspect has not been publicly disclosed.
According to the Ghana Police Service, the arrests are part of ongoing operations targeting online impersonation and other internet-related offences that mislead the public and damage reputations.
The suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations as officers work to determine the full extent of the account’s activities, including any potential financial or reputational harm caused.
Police have cautioned the public to exercise vigilance when interacting with social media accounts claiming to belong to public figures. They urged users to verify identities through official or trusted channels before engaging, sending money or sharing personal information.
Authorities stressed that impersonation is a criminal offence under Ghanaian law and warned that anyone found guilty will face the full consequences.
