Ghanaian celebrities have added their voices to the protest by pressure group Democracy Hub, which began on September 21, 2023.
The protesters are asking President Nana Akufo-Addo and his government to fix Ghana’s economic problems.
The demonstrators hit the streets despite a caution by the police, resulting in the arrest of 49 persons for unlawful assembly and violation of the Public Order Act. They were later released the same day.
According to some of the protesters, including Ghanaian media personality Bridget Otoo, they were beaten up by the police for participating in the demonstration.
The incident sparked outrage on Twitter (now X) on the same day of honour to Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
Several Ghanaian celebrities like Stonebwoy, King Promise, Gyakie, EL, Afia Odo, John Dumelo and others have added their voices to demand a better Ghana.
Below are some of the Ghanaian celebrities who have reacted to the protest.
Award-winning Ghanaian musician KiDi noted, “We are Ghanaian before anything else. My topmost concern is the safety of our people. we should be able to freely exercise our right to protest”.
“We are making efforts to help the protesters who have been detained but we’re facing some challenges on the ground”.
We are Ghanaian before anything else. My topmost concern is the safety of our people. we should be able to freely exercise our right to protest.
We are making efforts to help the protesters who have been detained but we’re facing some challenges on the ground.
If there are any…— Lord KiDi (@KiDiMusic) September 21, 2023
I’ve been thinking a lot about how we engage on trending issues;especially in regards to those that go against what we believe is the norm.
And I’ve come to a realization that the average Ghanaian knows very little beyond what he/she has been told, taught or raised on.
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— miss forson (@lydiaforson) March 25, 2021
it’s sad to see what’s happening to my brothers and sisters in Ghana. freedom shouldn’t be fought for, it must be free for all. all we’re asking for is good governance and economic freedom 💔
— Song Bird (@Gyakie_) September 21, 2023
Frustrated by what dey happen in Accra today. Besides the fact say we dey taya now more than ever in a country with so much resources, democracy is clearly out the window too. Proud my people are taking steps to make a change and I support the fight 💯. We are stronger together.…
— SON OF JACOB (@KWESIARTHUR_) September 21, 2023
— M.anifest (@manifestive) September 21, 2023
