Court Convicts Man for Spreading False Claims About FDA-Regulated Product on TikTok

An Accra Circuit Court has convicted and sentenced Francis Amofa for publishing false and misleading information about the Tradition Rice brand on social media — marking a significant enforcement action in the fight against misinformation about FDA-regulated products.

Amofa was found guilty of false publication after the court accepted evidence that he posted a video on TikTok falsely claiming that the Tradition Rice product was fake and dangerous. The claims were made without any factual basis and were found to have the potential to damage consumer confidence and harm a legitimate business operating within Ghana’s regulatory framework.

The Accra Circuit Court handed down the following orders:

This conviction is a reminder that freedom of expression does not extend to the reckless publication of unverified claims about food, medicines, or any other FDA-regulated product. Misinformation of this nature not only harms businesses but also undermines public trust in safe, approved products — with real consequences for consumers and the broader market.