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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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TikToker Jailed After Falsely Claiming Ghana's President Sacrificed 32 Cows To Win Election

Camilla Alhassan was convicted by a court in Ghana after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news. (Credit: Screenshot from Camilla Alhassan / TikTok)

A Ghanaian TikToker has been sentenced to one year in prison after admitting to publishing false claims that President John Mahama sacrificed 32 cows in a ritual to secure victory in the country's 2024 presidential election.

Camilla Alhassan, 43, was convicted by a court in Ghana after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news over a series of videos shared on TikTok, where she has more than 70,000 followers.

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