Why #NPPareAgainstThePeople is leading the trends on X on August 19

The New Patriotic Party launched its ‘bold solutions’ manifesto on August 18, 2024, in Takoradi ahead of the December polls.

The event saw the gathering of the rank and file of party members and supporters. During the launch, Dr Bawumia, flagbearer of the NPP outlined key policies and ideas he seeks to implement if given the mandate as president.

On the back of the event, numerous topics have been trending.

Leading the trends is #NPPareAgainstThePeople. Other trending topics are #Bawumia2024, Mahama and Prince David Osei.

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

#NPPareAgainstThePeople

Netizens are calling for a reduction in data prices, citing its high cost compared to other countries.

#Bawumia

Some policies proposed by Dr Bawumia in the NPP manifesto have sparked debate on social media, notably the abolishment of taxes; and the proposed execution of the infrastructural development in the sports sector.

Prince David Osei

Netizens are criticizing the Ghanaian actor who admonished Ghanaians to vote for a Bawumia-led government during the NPP's manifesto launch.

Here are some of the tweets regarding these issues on X:

Everyone in Ghana currently buys data. This time, everyone, let your voices be heard, or I will drop this campaign by the end of this week.#DissolveNCAboard #BawumiaIsATraitor #NPPareAgainstThePeople pic.twitter.com/EBxoCrxLcF

— Tech In Twi (@tech_twi) August 18, 2024

Remember they promised to pay our rent

Remember 1 constituency $1m

Remember 1D1F 1V1D

Remember they promised people of cape coast airport and harbour. Trust them at your own risk. It’s a Scam. Kai #NPPareAgainstThePeople |The NPP

Bawumiah | John Mahama |

— NanaBoakyeYiadom (@nana_b_yiadom) August 19, 2024

I've been quiet for awhile now!

And those still in this state I get you, but your silence won't change anything. Speak out or we can all go silence and this issue would keep rising above our ceiling. It's enough already.#DissolveNCAboard #BawumiaIsATraitor #NPPareAgainstThePeople

— Obed SakoeGodsway (@sakoegodsway) August 19, 2024

Is part of their agenda not to make the world know they are destroying the country. So far as they sell we will buy. Even if in dollars. #NPPareAgainstThePeople

— John JNR (@_JohnJnr) August 19, 2024

You’ve realized how Prince David Osei and these celebrities in 2015 tricked Ghanaians into believing they support our National interest.

Rumors saying actor Van Vicker’s wife has an appointment in the educational sector. It has always been for their selfish interest. pic.twitter.com/A6gVb4mRBT

— Fredamaquezz (@HassanGypsum) August 19, 2024

People know that citizens are suffering but go on ahead to associate with the Npp . I’m so happy I never watched prince david Osei movies . He is a traitor and he is very senseless .

— Mandem Sama (@Gh02013620) August 18, 2024

It's the change that I don't get, isn't Bawumia a key member of the current government? So what will the change be Nana?

— Adankoɛ 🐇🔥 (@leslie_kkkay) August 18, 2024

Continuity is important, but so is assessing the current challenges and opportunities. We should carefully consider what kind of leadership will best address our nation's needs at this critical juncture.

— TrendPulse (@trendpulse85) August 18, 2024

Instead of the other party to come up with competitive ideas after the #NPP2024ManifestoLaunch, they are farcically attempting to incite GH Twitter against Dr. Bawumia.

Bawumia promises low data costs under his government..... He stands with you!#ItIsPossible

— #TamedBear🐻 (@Opandoh) August 19, 2024

Just heard Bawumia’s speech on Citi FM. Everything he says points to the fact that the current government knows what mess they have plunged the country into. Ghanaians can’t trust you to offer any solutions when you’re 2iC of the team that creates the mess.

— RAPHAEL AKAVANI (@Rafurl) August 19, 2024

The Campaign by the NPP is really disrespectful to our intellect. What do you mean by a vote for Bawumia is a vote for change?? Like change from what and whom? What do you mean by Bawumia is the right man to take us out of crisis?? Crisis caused by who?

— Kwame Arhin (@d_arhin) August 19, 2024