Deborah Seyram Adablah, Released After 45 Days in Prison
Deborah Seyram Adablah, the woman at the center of the viral “side chick” controversy, has been released from Nsawam Female Prison after serving a 45-day sentence for contempt of court.
Her conviction followed a series of online videos in which she criticized High Court judges handling her civil case against former First Atlantic Bank executive, Ernest Kwasi Nimako.
Adablah turned herself in on May 6, 2025, after a bench warrant was issued for her arrest. In her videos, she accused the judiciary of bias and corruption—a move that landed her in direct conflict with the legal system.
“Back Like I Never Left”
Shortly after her release on June 19, Deborah returned to social media with a live stream on TikTok. Greeted by thousands of viewers, she appeared upbeat and unapologetically candid.
“Back like I never left,” she told her followers, expressing gratitude to prison officers and inmates who, in her words, “made it bearable.”
Life Behind Bars
In her broadcast, Adablah provided a raw and personal account of her prison experience:
- Shared sleeping quarters with minimal ventilation.
- A strict twice-a-day bathing schedule.
- Limited food options and exposure to unsanitary conditions.
Despite the hardship, she described her incarceration as a “mental reset,” adding that she used the time to reflect on her journey and reevaluate her public persona.
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A Quiet Return Home
Contrary to expectations of a media circus or grand welcome, Deborah opted for a subdued homecoming. Friends close to her confirm that she is planning a private gathering in the coming days but is otherwise focused on regaining personal and professional stability.
What’s Next for Deborah?
Though her future plans remain under wraps, Adablah hinted at launching a digital project to document her experiences. According to GhanaRegions.com sources, she may explore:
- A personal podcast series focusing on female empowerment, legal awareness, and life after scandal.
- A shift in social media strategy, moving away from controversy toward education and advocacy.
- Potential enrollment in courses related to media law or human rights.
In a post made hours after her release, she wrote:
“They thought I’d be broken. But I’m just getting started.”
Background
Deborah gained national attention in 2023 after suing her alleged lover and boss, Ernest Kwasi Nimako, for unfulfilled promises including a car, rent payments, and a monthly stipend. The case was dismissed in 2024, but her boldness made her a household name in Ghanaian pop culture and digital discourse.
Deborah Seyram Adablah’s journey from intern to internet sensation, courtroom litigant to inmate, and now to a potential social advocate underscores the complexities of fame, judgment, and second chances in the digital age.
Source: GhanaRegions.com
