Kwesi Pratt Urges Authorities to “Make an Example” of TikTok Threateners Targeting Mahama

Veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has called for harsh consequences for individuals involved in a viral TikTok video that threatened the lives of President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Lordina Mahama as per reports from Ghana Web.

In a heated exchange on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, Pratt emphasized the gravity of the threats and the need for the state to act firmly.

“I think they should make a serious example out of them. This is not a matter to be treated lightly; threatening people with death,” he said, expressing his dismay at the content of the video.

The video, which gained widespread attention online, featured an individual making disturbing threats against the Mahamas, including a call to harm them in violent and graphic ways.

Pratt described the actions in the video as “foolishness” and pointed at the importance of setting a clear precedent. “Who will tolerate this? In which country will this be tolerated?” he fumed.

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of two individuals, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, in connection with the video.

A police statement disclosed that investigations are ongoing, and further arrests may follow. “We are making efforts to apprehend other individuals connected to the video,” the statement added.

The call for serious punishment shows the growing concern over the spread of violent threats on social media, especially against public figures.