A Ghanaian blogger, Jeffrey Epprim Nyame, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for publishing false news.
An Accra Circuit Court found him guilty of the offense and acquitted his co-defendant, Jeremiah Kobina Egyabeng. The prosecution stated that Nyame published a false article on his news portal, (link unavailable), causing fear and panic among the public.
The judge expressed concern about the publication of false news on social media and decided to hand down a custodial sentence to serve as a deterrent.
Nyame pleaded for mercy, pledging not to repeat the offense, but the judge insisted on a custodial sentence. This case highlights the importance of verifying information before publication to avoid spreading misinformation.
