Serwaa Amihere, a well-known media figure, has addressed the public after a personal video involving her and a man named Henry Fitz became widely circulated on social media.
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She revealed that the video was from five years ago and its release followed months of threats and attempted extortion, despite police efforts to apprehend those responsible.
The video’s appearance online has caused significant distress to Amihere, her family, and associates, as well as the organizations she represents. She regrets the impact the incident has had on both her private life and career.
Amihere admitted that she did not fully grasp the reach of her influence five years ago and apologizes for the trouble this incident has caused to her family, colleagues, and the public. She also mentioned learning valuable lessons from this experience.
In her own words:
“On April 2, 2024, someone posted an intimate video of me on the internet. This came almost 5 months after threats and extortion, along with efforts by the police to bring the extortionists to book.
“The video (which was made 5 years ago has severely embarrassed me, my family, and my loved ones. It has also exposed my employers and the businesses and brands I represent to embarrassment.
“Additionally, the video has been a source of frustration to all who have been my support, inspiration, and encouragement throughout my journey in the media,” part of her statement said.
She explained that despite efforts by law enforcement authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice, the video still found its way online, causing embarrassment to her family, and her support network.
“At the time, 5 years ago, I considerably underestimated the extent of my influence, my potential, what I would become, and what I would come to represent to this society.
“Sincerely, I say sorry for the embarrassment, disappointment, and frustration which this matter has caused to my family and loved ones, to the distinguished businesses and brands I represent, and to you. In all, I have learnt deeply useful lessons for the future.”
In the meantime, three individuals, Edem Saviour Ketti, Candylove Kwakyewaa Ababio, and Henry Amponsah (also known as Henry Fitz), are facing legal action by the Ghana Police Service.
They are charged with crimes related to sexual extortion and the unauthorized distribution of private images, in violation of the Criminal Offenses Act 1960 and the Cybersecurity Act 2020.
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