A Ghanaian court has sentenced TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison after she admitted to publishing false claims that President John Mahama sacrificed 32 cows in a ritual to secure victory in Ghana's 2024 presidential election.
The 43-year-old was convicted of offensive conduct and spreading false information over several TikTok videos posted in recent weeks. In the videos, she alleged without evidence that President Mahama performed the ritual to influence the election outcome. She also claimed that the government's distribution of sanitary pads to flood victims was an attempt to conceal the alleged act.
The court rejected her request for a reduced sentence, stating that a prison term was necessary to deter the growing spread of misinformation on social media.
Prosecutors said Alhassan, who has more than 70,000 TikTok followers, made false and defamatory allegations that were widely shared online.
The conviction has sparked renewed debate in Ghana over how to combat misinformation while protecting freedom of expression. It also follows a similar case in September 2025, when another TikToker was jailed for making death threats against President Mahama and members of parliament.
The Ghanaian government has repeatedly warned that individuals who spread false information, hate speech, or content capable of causing fear and panic will face legal consequences. Authorities are also considering new legislation aimed at addressing misinformation while safeguarding constitutional rights to free expression.
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