A woman identified as Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat, has been arrested by police over alleged death threats directed at John Dramani Mahama.
The arrest was carried out by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) following the circulation of a viral video on social media platform TikTok. In the footage, the suspect is alleged to have made offensive remarks about the former President while also issuing threats against his life and that of his wife.
According to police sources, the video, which surfaced on May 19, 2026, quickly gained widespread attention online, prompting swift action from security agencies. A joint operation involving CVET and the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department was launched to track down the suspect.
Mahama Aminat was subsequently arrested on May 20 at Sekyere Zongo in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti Region.
Authorities say the suspect is currently in police custody and assisting with investigations. She is expected to be arraigned before court in the coming days to face charges related to the alleged threats and incitement to violence.
The police have reiterated their commitment to tackling cyber-related offences and warned the public against using social media platforms to issue threats or engage in unlawful conduct.
