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Ghanaian Women March for Nurse Release as women gathered in Accra on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to call for the release of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awiti Baffoe. The demonstration was held under the “Women’s Voices Matter” banner and brought together market traders, salon workers, political organizers, and other community members.
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The protesters wore red headscarves and black T-shirts to show their support for Baffoe. They walked through parts of central Accra while holding placards and calling for justice.
The peaceful demonstration reflected growing concerns among some members of the public about freedom of expression, digital rights, and the detention of women linked to social media controversies. Baffoe is being held in connection with the “Ghana Jollof” case after a High Court in Accra denied her bail.
Ghanaian Women March for Nurse Release
At the centre of the protest is Salomey Awiti Baffoe, also referred to as Salomey Awity Bafoh in court documents. She is a 40-year-old Senior Nursing Officer and mother of three from Techiman. Security officials arrested her in September 2026.
Prosecutors have accused Baffoe of helping to publish and share false news and content considered inciting. The charges are linked to an investigation into an anonymous TikTok account known as “Ghana Jollof,” which has been investigated over political videos and commentary
The Ghanaian Women March for Nurse Release was not only about calling for Baffoe’s release. Organisers also used the demonstration to raise concerns about the treatment of women who take part in public, civic, and political discussions.
Speakers called on Parliament and government agencies to fully implement the Affirmative Action Act and strengthen protections for women’s rights. The protesters also argued that keeping people in custody over social media activities without bail could have serious implications for free speech and digital rights in Ghana.
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