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What we know about why #FreeRalph is No 1 trending topic today

The arrest of ‘Fix The Country’ convenor, Ralph St. Williams, by the Ghana Police Service for damaging board coverings displaying Dr. Bawumia’s campaign posters at the National Cathedral construction site during the NDC’s ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration has sparked public outcry on social media, particularly on X.

Netizens have started a #FreeRalph campaign, propelling it to the top of the trending topics for Friday, September 20, 2024.

Other trending topics include Akufo-Addo, Russia, Ghana Police, Efia Odo, and UPSA.

Here’s a breakdown of why these topics are trending:

#FreeRalph

Netizens are calling for the release of Ralph St. Williams from police custody.

The social activist was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport on Thursday, September 19, 2024, while en route to Kumasi for mobilisation activities in preparation for Saturday’s #SayNoToGalamsey protest, organised by Democracy Hub (#FixTheCountry), according to Barker-Vormawor.

Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is trending for various reasons, including the high cost of living and ongoing galamsey issues.

Netizens are criticising him and his presidency on social media.

Russia

Russia is trending following reports that 14 Ghanaians, promised jobs in the security and agricultural sectors, have instead found themselves on the frontlines fighting in the Ukrainian war.

Ghana Police

The police service is trending following the arrest of social activist Ralph St Williams.

Here are some tweets under the trending topics below:

 

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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