After weeks of failed attempts to secure his release, social media commentator Webkid has finally been granted bail by an Accra High Court in a case involving alleged false publications about Stonebwoy and his family.
The Tema-based salesman and social media commentator, known in private life as Abdul Gafuri Sani, had been in custody since his arrest on May 7, 2026. On Monday, June 22, the court reportedly admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 after more than six weeks behind bars.
Webkid, who resides at Community 1 Site 2 in Tema, is facing trial on allegations of publishing false information and engaging in conduct considered offensive and likely to breach public peace.
The latest court proceedings have also settled lingering debate over who initiated the complaint that led to the prosecution. Counsel for Webkid disclosed that Stonebwoy, born Livingstone Etse Satekla, is formally named as the complainant on the charge sheet.
That disclosure contrasts with earlier comments from the musician’s camp. Stonebwoy’s Public Relations representative, Vida Adutwumwaa, had previously rejected suggestions that the artiste was responsible for the arrest, insisting the matter was handled by state authorities.
“It is not in Stonebwoy’s power to cause the arrest of anybody. All we saw was that there was a court order and the guy was picked up,” she told ZionFelix in an interview.
The charges against Webkid are rooted in provisions of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), specifically Section 76, which addresses the publication of false news. He is also accused of offensive conduct under Section 207 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
Court documents indicate that prosecutors initially filed one charge sheet before withdrawing it and replacing it with an amended version. The revised filing introduced two additional counts, increasing the number of charges from four to six.
According to the prosecution, Webkid used his X account around November 11, 2024, to share material alleged to be false and misleading. Investigators contend the posts had the potential to generate fear and panic while endangering the safety of Stonebwoy and members of his family.
The case is said to have originated from events in August 2025 when Stonebwoy allegedly noticed that several videos had disappeared from his YouTube channel. Subsequent internal investigations reportedly pointed to a former social media administrator identified as Casey Kobia.
Following a complaint to the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department, the matter was transferred to the Cybercrime Unit for further inquiries.
Prosecutors allege that investigations later uncovered a network of bloggers who had been engaged to publish content about the musician and his family. Among those named was Webkid.
The state claims Casey Kobia arranged for images of Stonebwoy, his wife and children to be shared online with derogatory and provocative captions. Prosecutors argue that the coordinated posts heightened tensions and amounted to conduct capable of disturbing public order.
Before Monday’s ruling, Webkid had unsuccessfully sought bail on at least two occasions. Proceedings scheduled for June 18 could not take place after the presiding judge was absent, forcing an adjournment.
When the case returned to court on June 22, the High Court granted his application for bail.
Outside the courtroom, support for the Webkid was evident. Shatta Wale, his public relations manager and a number of Shatta Movement supporters gathered at the court premises ahead of the decision and remained there to welcome the development.
