Ghanaian socialite and actress, Efia Odo has criticized presidential aspirant Nana Kwame Bediako for his recent comments about the Democracy Hub protestors.
Nana Kwame Bediako took to X to share his thoughts about the ongoing online #FreeTheCitizens campaign to advocate for the release of some individuals who were arrested at the Democracy Hub protest at the 37 roundabout on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
In a video, the New Force leader emphasized the need for peaceful protests and criticized the Democracy Hub protestors for engaging in alleged violent activities during their recent demonstrations.
Nana Kwame Bediako questioned the protestors’ motives. He alleged that the group was being funded by one of the major Ghanaian political parties to carry out its activities to satisfy some individuals’ selfish interests.
Cheddar’s remarks about the protests garnered a response from Efia Odo, who questioned the presidential candidate for his allegations against the Democracy Hub group. The socialite challenged Nana Kwame Bediako on his calls for peaceful protest to address the many issues in Ghana.
She wrote: “Wow cheddar, you really have the nerve to say Fix The country was organized by a political party? I see 😎. We’ve had peaceful protest for decades and where did it get us?”
Efia Odo’s criticism of Nana Kwame Bediako triggered mixed reactions from some Ghanaians on social media.
“Did you listen to him well? Is protest the only way?”
@presleyoagyamfi
“Ah I thought you said that was one of the reasons you stepped down on that campaign.”
@aquotoe
“Talk to him. Cheddar no read the room well.”
@Climax84
“All that he said is true but those leading these demos won’t accept it. If you like let’s bring eggs and schnapps… They all go tell us who dey sponsor them😀.”
@PapaYaw_kesse
“I’m really surprised with what he insinuated. This kinda thinking is the reason why the country lacks a maintenance, accountability, and continuity culture. We are held back by these kinda mentalities and when we thought we had someone on our side to see what he dey talk!”
@CarlClarksonwil
Socialite Laments Amid #FreeCitizens Campaign
Efia Odo added her voice to the #FreeCitizens online campaign currently trending on social media.
This comes after the arrests of some #StopGalamseyNow and #OccupyJulorbiHouse protestors including socialite Ama Governor and walking artist Glenn Samm during a three-day protest at the 37 Military Roundabout in Accra.
In a series of posts on X, formally known as Twitter, Efia Odo lamented the detention of the protestors, describing it as ‘oppression’.
“Set us free from oppressors’ rule, who is our oppressor? Before, we used to blame the white man but if we search deeply, it’s our own skin folk causing the oppression. Protestors arrested without bail for what exactly? Are we not allowed to care for the future of this country again?”
Efia Odo
She questioned which political party is the right choice to vote for, noting that even the major opposition party, the National Democratic Congress may not be able to absolve the wrongs done by the ruling government.
“The crazy part of all of this is, we still have to vote. Who do we even vote for? Someone will say, the lesser evil. Excuse my language but we’re fucked as people and as a country. If NDC comes into power, it will take more than 4 years to correct any wrongs.
“I can’t imagine what the NPP will also do if they stay in power. Ghana used to be one of the best African countries in the world, but overly corrupt politicians have destroyed our reputation. We don’t have leaders, we have oppressors.”
Efia Odo
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