The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man named Samuel Amadotor for allegedly publishing false information about the former board chair of the National Communication Authority (NCA) and traditional leader, Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio I.
In a statement issued on November 20, 2025, and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, the Police confirmed that suspect Samuel Amadotor was arrested with support from the National Signals Bureau (NSB).
The arrest followed a complaint from Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio I, who accused Amadotor of intentionally spreading false and damaging information about him.
During questioning, Amadotor is said to have confessed and claimed he was acting on behalf of someone he identified as Chairman Michael Yeboah.
According to the Police, Michael Yeboah has since gone into hiding and is being pursued to assist with the investigation, which appears to involve a coordinated attempt to smear the traditional leader.
The statement added that Amadotor is in custody and will be taken before the court on November 21, 2025, as the Police continue to build the case.
“The Ghana Police Service, with support from the National Signals Bureau (NSB), arrested suspect Samuel Amadotor following a complaint against him by Mr. Okatakye Boakye Danquah Ababio I for maliciously publishing false information on him.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect admitted to the offence and mentioned one Chairman Michael Yeboah as the one who contracted him to make the false publication. The said Chairman Michael Yeboah is being sought to assist the investigation,” the statement read.
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POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR PUBLICATION OF FALSE NEWS pic.twitter.com/b9CFtJuDLf
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) November 20, 2025
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