Camilla Alhassan: Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about President John Mahama

Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan, 43, was sentenced to one year in prison for posting videos falsely accusing President John Mahama of sacrificing 32 cows in a ritual to win the 2024 election. She also alleged that a government initiative distributing sanitary pads to flood victims was a cover-up. The judge rejected an appeal for a lighter sentence, ruling that a custodial sentence would deter similar conduct. The case has sparked renewed debate in Ghana about balancing free speech and curbing misinformation on social media.