{"id":6504,"date":"2026-03-11T09:15:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gistme.net\/?p=6504"},"modified":"2026-03-11T09:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:16:06","slug":"showboy-cracking-jokes-in-handcuffs-as-case-moves-to-accra-high-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gistme.net\/index.php\/2026\/03\/11\/showboy-cracking-jokes-in-handcuffs-as-case-moves-to-accra-high-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Showboy Cracking Jokes in Handcuffs as Case Moves to Accra High Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kwabena Safo Jnr, better known as Showboy, showed up to court on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in handcuffs. His hands were bound. Officers flanked him on both sides. However, instead of looking worried, he was smiling, chatting, and cracking jokes with bloggers gathered outside the Adentan Circuit Court. For a man facing defamation and blackmail charges, Showboy appeared remarkably unbothered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dressed in a white-and-black striped shirt paired with black trousers, he walked into the courtroom with the kind of confidence that suggested he was not taking the legal battle too seriously. The footage, shared on the TikTok page of Magikal GH, quickly went viral. In the video, Showboy can be seen exchanging light-hearted banter with bloggers as plain-clothes officers escorted him into the court premises. Despite the handcuffs and the serious nature of the charges against him, he seemed relaxed, almost amused by the spectacle. After the hearing, Showboy briefly addressed the gathered bloggers and provided an update on the case. According to him, the Adentan Circuit Court had transferred the matter to the Accra High Court. The reason was that the circuit court lacked the jurisdiction to continue handling the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, he revealed that the presiding judge had remanded him in custody. He added that he would be permitted to apply for bail once he appears before the High Court. This latest court appearance is just one chapter in a legal saga that has been unfolding for weeks. Showboy was first arrested following a raid on his residence by officers from the Criminal Investigations Department. The raid, which was streamed live on TikTok, turned into a tense confrontation between the musician and the officers. During the confrontation, Showboy maintained that he would not accompany the officers without a warrant. He also alleged that the officers had damaged some items at his property. Despite his objections, he was eventually taken into custody. On February 12, 2026, Showboy was arraigned before the Adentan Circuit Court. He was charged with defamation and blackmail in connection with alleged actions against music executive Davido GH. The specific details of the allegations have not been fully disclosed, but the charges suggest a dispute between the two men that escalated into a legal battle. Since then, Showboy has been in and out of court, each time drawing attention with his public appearances. His decision to stream parts of the arrest and engage with bloggers outside the courtroom has kept the story in the public eye. Some have criticized him for treating the legal proceedings like a performance. Others have praised him for maintaining his composure under pressure. The transfer of the case to the Accra High Court marks a significant development. High Court cases typically attract more scrutiny and involve more formal legal procedures. Moreover, the remand in custody means Showboy will remain behind bars until his next court appearance, unless his bail application is successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, Showboy seems to be taking everything in stride. Whether his casual demeanor is a coping mechanism, a strategic move to maintain his public image, or genuine confidence in his legal position remains unclear. As he was led away by officers after the hearing, he left bloggers and onlookers with one final impression. A man in handcuffs, smiling at the cameras, making jokes, and seemingly unfazed by the charges hanging over him. The next chapter of this legal drama will unfold at the Accra High Court. Until then, Showboy waits in custody, likely planning his next move and his next headline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Gistme.net for updates on Showboy’s case as it develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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