Ghanaian TikTok content creator Camilla Alhassan has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to publishing false news and engaging in offensive conduct against President John Dramani Mahama.

The Accra Circuit Court delivered the sentence on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following Alhassan’s earlier admission of guilt. She was arrested on July 10 and remanded into custody while awaiting the court’s final decision.

The case originated from a series of videos posted on TikTok in which Alhassan claimed, without providing evidence, that President Mahama had sacrificed 32 cows as part of alleged rituals to secure victory in Ghana’s 2024 general election.

She also reportedly alleged that the government’s distribution of sanitary pads to victims of the June 29 floods was intended to conceal the supposed ritual activities. The claims rapidly circulated online and attracted the attention of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service.

Alhassan was subsequently charged with offensive conduct and the publication of false news under Sections 207 and 208 of Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960. She pleaded guilty when she first appeared before Accra Circuit Court 1.

Her imprisonment has generated mixed reactions across social media. While some users believe the punishment sends a strong warning against spreading unverified allegations, others have raised concerns about the use of criminal laws in dealing with speech-related offences.

The case has once again placed the spotlight on the responsibilities of social media influencers, particularly when making serious allegations involving public officials.

Alhassan’s conviction serves as a reminder that content published online can carry significant legal consequences, especially when accusations are presented without credible evidence.