TikTok creator held in Kumasi over false claims about police
In a statement dated 1 March 2026, police said Boafo admitted during questioning that he created the allegations to boost views and engagement online, and that he could not provide evidence.
Police in Ashanti Region say they have arrested a social media content creator accused of publishing a fabricated story about officers in Kumasi.
The suspect, Isaac Boafo, 45, who uses the online name “Duabo King”, was arrested by officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate after a TikTok video circulated widely on social media.
In the video, Boafo alleged that four officers attached to the Central Police Station in Kumasi had engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with commercial sex workers while on night patrol at Asafo.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command said it investigated the claim and found no basis for it.
In a statement dated 1 March 2026, police said Boafo admitted during questioning that he created the allegations to boost views and engagement online, and that he could not provide evidence.
Police also said he acknowledged making other unverified comments about Ghana’s president, again stating he did so for content purposes and could not substantiate those claims.
Boafo has been charged and remains in custody to assist with investigations, police said.
The incident comes as authorities increasingly warn that social media platforms can amplify misinformation and harm reputations.
In its statement, the police cautioned that anyone who spreads false information will be dealt with under the law.
