Emmanuel Tuffour, a communicator for the New Patriotic Party, has been granted bail. This follows accusations of defamation against a private legal practitioner.
The Kumasi District Court granted Mr. Tuffour bail in the amount of GH₵50,000. He must provide two sureties for his release.
The NPP communicator is alleged to have made false statements about the lawyer. These statements were reportedly posted on social media platforms.
The alleged defamatory remarks have led to formal charges being brought against Mr. Tuffour.
His legal team presented the case for bail, which the court considered.
The case highlights the legal consequences of online statements and their potential to harm reputations.
Further court proceedings will determine the outcome of the defamation allegations.