The New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist who was arrested for allegedly spreading false information about the Vice-President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been hauled before the Achimota Court in Accra. 

Mohammed Zakou, who is said to have posted “Rest Well Her Excellency”, on his Facebook wall, has been charged with one count of communicating false news when he made his first appearance on April 12.

According to a prosecutor from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), the accused admitted to making the post but explained that it was intended as a gesture of goodwill towards the Vice-President.

His lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, prayed the court to grant his client bail.

The state did not oppose the request but asked that bail conditions be set to ensure Zakou’s availability for trial.

The accused was subsequently admitted to bail in the sum of GH¢ 100,000 with two sureties.

As part of the bail conditions, Zakou is also required to report to the investigator once every week.

The case has been adjourned to May 12, 2025, for a case management conference.

Background

The accused was arrested last Saturday, April 12, after he made the post on his Facebook wall.

The post was interpreted by authorities as a false announcement of the Vice-President’s death, leading to his arrest.

Scores of New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters gathered at the Kawukudi office of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) to protest his arrest and detention.