An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to blogger Samuel Amadotor of Dklassgh.net in the amount of GH¢50,000 with two sureties, following charges that he allegedly published false information intended to tarnish the reputation of former National Communications Authority (NCA) Board Chairman Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio II.

Presiding Judge Her Ladyship Evelyn Asamoah charged Amadotor with two counts: publication of false news with intent to cause fear and panic, contrary to Section 208(1) of the Criminal Offences Act (Act 29), and publication of false news under Section 123 of the Electronic Transactions Act (Act 772). The accused pleaded not guilty to both charges.

Police reported that Amadotor was arrested at his residence after allegedly posting stories and videos online that purportedly damaged Ababio’s reputation.

Following submissions from both the prosecution and the defence, the court granted bail, though the ruling did not provide specific reasons for the decision.

Speaking after the hearing, Amadotor’s lawyer, Jerry Avenorgbo, welcomed the court’s decision.

The trial is expected to continue following Amadotor’s release on bail.