TikToker Arrested in Ghana After Alleged Threats to President John Mahama

Ghana Police Service has arrested a social media user identified as a TikToker over allegations of issuing threats against President John Dramani Mahama in a viral video circulating online.

According to security sources, the suspect was picked up after intelligence monitoring flagged a video in which he allegedly made comments perceived as threatening toward the President. Authorities say the arrest was carried out as part of efforts to prevent incitement and ensure public safety, especially regarding statements directed at high-ranking government officials.

The Ghana Police Service confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody and assisting investigators with ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the video and its intent. Officials noted that digital platforms are not exempt from the country’s laws on incitement, threats, and public order.

While details of the suspect’s identity have not been fully disclosed, police say further updates will be communicated as investigations progress.

The arrest has sparked mixed reactions online, with some users calling for caution in social media expressions, while others have raised concerns about freedom of speech and the boundaries of online political commentary.

Authorities have urged the public to remain responsible in their use of social media, warning that any form of threat or incitement; whether online or offline, will be treated seriously under Ghanaian law.