Effiduase/Asokore Member of Parliament, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, has criticised the decision by state security authorities to involve New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist Efya Royal in efforts to identify an anonymous social media commentator known as Ghana Jollof.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, September 5, 2026, Dr. Ayew Afriye questioned the basis for inviting Efya Royal, describing the development as a sign of weaknesses in the investigative approach being used by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), formerly known as the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI).
The MP argued that intelligence operations should be based on careful investigation, digital expertise and reliable intelligence-gathering methods. He said involving a political activist simply because of her connections within certain social or political circles raised concerns about the quality of the investigation.
According to Dr. Ayew Afriye, Efya Royal is being questioned over the identity and whereabouts of Ghana Jollof, an anonymous social media personality who has reportedly made critical comments about President John Dramani Mahama, First Lady Lordina Mahama and other members or associates of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He noted that the anonymous commentator had repeatedly indicated during online broadcasts that her face had never been publicly shown.
Dr. Ayew Afriye therefore questioned how Efya Royal could be expected to identify the individual, arguing that even a physical encounter would not necessarily enable someone to recognise her.
He described the involvement of an individual with no official connection to the investigation as an inappropriate approach and urged security agencies to rely on professional investigative techniques.
The MP called for the use of cyber-intelligence, digital forensics and other established methods to trace the identity of Ghana Jollof.
He also appealed to the security authorities to release Efya Royal from the investigation if there was no evidence linking her to any wrongdoing.
Dr. Ayew Afriye said the issue should prompt a broader discussion about the standards applied in national security investigations, stressing that sensitive intelligence operations require professionalism and precision.
