An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced David Kwodow Prah Afful, popularly known on social media as Kwame Nkrumah II, to seven months in prison for issuing death threats against the President, Members of Parliament, and other government officials.
Afful, who appeared before the court, pleaded guilty to charges of threat of death and offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace. He begged for forgiveness from government officials, admitting that his behaviour was reckless.
The Ghana Police Service arrested Afful on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at his hideout near Kasoa Market around 2:20 p.m. He had gone viral after a TikTok livestream in which he threatened to kill government officials, journalists, and civil servants using official green number plates. He also allegedly threatened to burn down marketplaces and incited others to commit similar acts of violence.
Following his arrest, the police reiterated their commitment to safeguarding free speech but warned against the misuse of social media to spread threats and incite public disorder.
“While it upholds freedom of speech, it will not tolerate statements that incite violence, insecurity, or public disorder,” the Police Service stressed in a statement.
The conviction is expected to serve as a strong warning to individuals who abuse online platforms to promote hate speech, threats, and violence.