Police arrest two over TikTok death threat on President Mahama, wife

The Ghana Police Service has detained two individuals linked to a disturbing TikTok video in which a woman issues explicit threats to kill President John Mahama before the end of 2025 and behead First Lady Lordina Mahama.

According to a police statement on Tuesday, August 12, the suspects—identified as Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu—are assisting investigators as a full-scale probe into the threats gets underway.

The widely circulated clip, recorded in Twi, has sparked public outrage and raised alarm over the use of social media to incite violence against high-profile figures.

While these arrests mark a breakthrough in the case, police say other individuals believed to be connected to the video are being sought. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and allow the investigation to proceed without interference.

The police have stressed their commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens, including the president and his family, and vowed that anyone found guilty of such acts will face the full force of the law.