An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to blogger Samuel Amadotor of Dklassgh.net in the amount of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, following allegations that he published false information intended to damage the reputation of the former National Communications Authority (NCA) Board Chairman, Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio II.
Presiding Judge Evelyn Asamoah charged Amadotor with two counts: publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic, contrary to Section 208(1) of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29), and publication of false news under Section 123 of the Electronic Transactions Act (Act 772).
Amadotor pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The police reported that he was arrested at his residence after allegedly posting stories and videos online that reportedly harmed Ababio’s reputation.
After hearing submissions from both the prosecution and defence, the court granted bail, though the ruling did not specify the reasoning behind the decision.
Speaking after the hearing, Amadotor’s lawyer, Jerry Avenorgbo, expressed satisfaction with the court’s ruling.
The trial is set to continue following Amadotor’s release on bail.
