Popular Kumawood actor Agya Koo, a staunch supporter of the NPP, has faced criticism for his endorsement post supporting the NPP amid the #FreeTheCitizens campaign.
The online movement began after several protesters, including socialite Ama Governor and walking artist Glenn Samm, were arrested during a three-day protest at the 37 Military Roundabout in Accra.
These arrests sparked the #FreeTheCitizens campaign, which has seen numerous Ghanaian and international personalities, including Efya, Camidoh, Efia Odo, Nigerian musician Chike, and many others, joining in.
However, in the heat of the moment, Agya Koo took to his X-handle on 25 September 2024, to urge Ghanaians to vote for NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming 7 December 2024 general elections.
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, 22 September, 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 protesters 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.
Source: www.pulse.com.gh
