Duabo King Arrested for Claiming Police Personnel Patronize Prostitutes More Than Any Sector

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 45-year-old social media personality, Isaac Boafo, popularly known as “Duabo King,” for allegedly publishing false news with intent to cause fear and panic.

In a press release issued on March 1, 2026, the Ashanti Regional Police Command confirmed that the suspect was apprehended following a viral TikTok video in which he alleged that four officers stationed at the Central Police Station in Kumasi engaged in inappropriate conduct with commercial sex workers during night patrol duties at Asafo.

Duabo King had claimed in the video that personnel within the Ghana Police Service patronizes prostitutes more than any other sector in the country. He further alleged that if the government were to shut down prostitution, popularly known in West African Pidgin as “ashawo”, it would significantly affect the Service because its personnel patronizes the trade the most.

According to the statement signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit for the Ashanti Region, officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate acted on intelligence to arrest the suspect.

During interrogation, Isaac Boafo admitted publishing the video and described himself as a social media content creator who made the allegations solely to attract views and online engagement. He further acknowledged that he could not substantiate the claims made against the officers.

The Police added that the suspect also admitted making comments concerning the President of the Republic for content creation purposes and stated that he could not defend those statements.

He has since been formally charged and detained to assist with further investigations.

The Service cautioned the public against the publication and circulation of false information, especially on social media, warning that such acts have the potential to cause unnecessary fear, panic, and reputational damage. Individuals found engaging in such conduct, the statement noted, will be dealt with in accordance with the law.