Maa Lydia, the nickname for Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has topped the X trends for Friday, August 30, 2024.
Other trending topics are Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, John Dumelo, Ablakwa, Otto Addo, black stars, and #DefendmediafreedomGH.
Here’s a breakdown of why these topics are trending
Maa Lydia
Maa Lydia is trending on X following John Dumelo’s comments during TV3’s community watch programme.
Dumelo, who is contesting against Lydia Alhassan for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency seat, accused her of killing her husband for power and labeled her a ‘bloody widow’.
Many netizens are rallying in support of Lydia on social media, although she is yet to address the issue.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
The Minister for Works and Housing is facing criticisms from netizens after an old tweet of his resurfaced, highlighting his past advocacy for the need for parliamentary committees.
Otto Addo
Following the release of the Black Stars squad for their crucial AFCON qualifier matches against Angola and Niger, the national team coach is trending along with Black Stars.
Netizens are praising him for his bold selection of players.
#DefendmediafreedomGH
The #DefendmediafreedomGH campaign, launched by the Multimedia Group, aims to raise awareness about media freedom in the country.
Here are some tweets under the trending topics below:
'Maa Lydia killed her husband to become MP' is not an attack but you acknowledge that 'one day, monkey go go market and no go come back'.
— Castin Billz (@CastinBillz) August 29, 2024
One day, Roland will meet the wrong guys and he might change his career for the rest of his life. pic.twitter.com/K8Om0f1CHn
It's unfortunate many party folks will dramatize this.
— John Dumelo and Maa Lydia (@akreanababy) August 29, 2024
John Dumelo did not speak well. He allowed his emotions to clad his judgement but wait a minute.
Watch his video clearly. He said, "is it fair to say that Maa Lydia Killed her husband?" pic.twitter.com/gCx4cC7Q7M
A leader AWW deserve . 👍 to Maa Lydia Syram Alhassan. pic.twitter.com/Bjs4RGpopb
— GoodNews 🇬🇭 (@KGoodNews_) August 30, 2024
Unbelievable seeing young people big up Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in the recent altercation with Ablakwa over a sensitive matter that should've been dealt with months ago. I lay no blame, you have roof over your head. May God the keeper watch over us all
— Savio - Savinho (@Kojo_Etihad) August 30, 2024
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the great defender of democracy(10 years ago)! How noble of you to turn a platform meant for accountability into a personal battleground. Your recent display of pettiness was truly an inspiring lesson in how to avoid answering the real questions and instead,… https://t.co/wwASYAJpqp
— H.E CAMRY (@CAMRYTAGOE) August 29, 2024
Time has exposed you once again. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is a perfect description of multi personality,we don't know which one one of him we are dealing with. https://t.co/cfJNgWofSb
— NARTEH FKD ⚔️ (@kojofra86126627) August 29, 2024
The way Otto Addo does things, including off the pitch, is such a material upgrade on any Ghanaian manager that I can recall. He has the potential to materially change the trajectory of Ghana’s national teams if given the right level of autonomy, control & support. https://t.co/HhxAGRonIr
— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) August 30, 2024
Otto Addo will need time to succeed as Black Stars coach.
— Ekow Amoasi Is My Name (@amoasi_ekow) August 29, 2024
His plans and objectives for the team are clear. pic.twitter.com/2LSufoCM6a
#DefendMediaFreedomGh
— Awal soo (@sooawar116) August 29, 2024
No gov't wants media freedom if it's can't manipulate it's advantage
Freedom of the media is important for the protection of human dignity and rights.
— Global Dignity Forum (@Global_DignityF) August 29, 2024
Freedom of the media is the fundamental right of the media (print and electronic) to operate freely in society without government control, restriction, or censorship.#DefendMediaFreedomGh ✊🏾