The Ghana Bloggers Association (GBA) has expressed concern over the arrest and three-night detention of blogger Samuel Amadotor, following allegations that he published false information about Mr. Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio I on his online platform.
In a statement issued by the association, the GBA emphasized its commitment to promoting ethical, credible, and responsible digital journalism, while upholding the rights of individuals involved in legal proceedings.
The GBA does not condone the deliberate publication of false or malicious information about any individual, institution, or group. Such acts undermine public trust, damage reputations, and weaken the credibility of the digital media landscape.
The association commended the Ghana Police Service for following due process in handling complaints related to misinformation and encouraged all parties to allow investigations to proceed without interference.
Anyone found culpable must face the law in accordance with the Constitution and relevant statutes.
At the same time, the GBA urged law enforcement agencies to maintain constitutional safeguards in all procedures, emphasizing that Amadotor, like any suspect, should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Author’s note: The text below is an author’s summary of the situation, reflecting the official stance of the Ghana Bloggers Association and the police handling of the case while preserving the stated claims and quotations.