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VIDEO: 76-year-old man with walking stick joins #FixTheCountry protest

 

Mr Solomon Boadu at the #FixTheCountry protest

• 76-year-old Solomon Boadu has joined the youth in the ongoing #FixTheCountry protest happening in Accra

• Hundreds of Ghanaian youth have hit the streets of Accra to demand better economic management and jobs

• The march which started at Obra spot at Nkrumah Circle is expected to end at the Black Star Square

White smock, khaki trousers, with well-polished matching white cane and sandals – that’s how 76-year-old Solomon Boadu arrived at the grounds for the much anticipated #FixTheCountry protest on Wednesday, August 4.

Whether a blessing in disguise or not, the protest is being done on a day when Ghanaians are celebrating the Founders of the country.

The #FixTheCountry protests which had to literally go through the eye of a needle to be made possible has churned out Ghanaians from all walks of life to converge at Obra spot in the capital, Accra, to register their displeasure at happenings in the country.

What makes the emergence of Mr. Boadu who defied the odds to use his walking stick to join the protest is that the event has largely been touted as one being led by aggrieved Ghanaian youth.

Top of the pile has been the calls for accountability of public officials and appointees of President Akufo-Addo, better management of the economy, call for justice, better healthcare and educational system among other pressing issues.

One thing however stands out; despite the fact that the protest started as one for the youth, it has garnered Ghanaians from all age groups.

The #FixTheCountry campaign, which began on social media on May 3, 2021, has gotten Ghanaians across the world to hop on to the wagon.

Recently some Ghanaians in the diaspora, particularly the United Kingdom also massed up at the Ghana High Commission in London to carry out #FixTheCountry protests.

 


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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