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Agya Koo dragged over NPP post amid #FreetheCitizens protest

Popular Kumawood actor and staunch New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporter, Agya Koo has come under fire over an endorsement post for the NPP amid the #FreeTheCitizens campaign currently ongoing.

The online rally began after some protestors including socialite Ama Governor and walking artist Glenn Samm were arrested during a three-day protest at the 37 military Roundabout in Accra.

The arrests sparked the #FreetheCitizens campaign which has seen several Ghanaian and international personalities including Efya, Camidoh, Efia Odo, Nigerian musician Chike and many others joining in.

However, amidst the heat of the moment, Agya Koo took to his X-handle on September 25, 2024, to urge Ghanaians to vote for the NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming December 7, 2024, general elections.

“Vote for @MBawumia to continue the good work of President Nana Addo and NPP,” he posted.

Agya Koo’s post, however, was met with widespread condemnation from netizens who accused him of being insensitive to the ongoing issues.

Background

The #OccupyJulorbiHouse protesters were arrested during their demonstration, which took place over the weekend.

The arrests followed a three-day protest at the 37 military Roundabout, where demonstrators raised concerns about illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement.

On Sunday, September 22, tensions escalated as a major confrontation occurred between protesters from Democracy Hub and the Ghana Police Service, marking the second day of the demonstrations.

The protestors have been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court. They face five charges: conspiracy to commit crime, unlawful assembly, causing unlawful damage, offensive conduct, breach of public peace, and assault on public officers.

They pleaded not guilty to all charges and are set to reappear in court on October 8, 2024.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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