Why the 'Agyapadie document' has taken over X trends for August 2

The most controversial, political document constantly gaining momentum among Ghanaians, titled ‘Agyapadie,’ has taken over Ghana trends on X.

This comes on the back of remarks made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a summit by The Ghana Report on the theme ‘Dealing With Misinformation And Disinformation – Election 2024,’ at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

Addressing widespread claims that the 38-page Agyapadie document is a master plan of the Akyem faction within the ruling New Patriotic Party, President Akufo-Addo stated that the document was a fabrication by his political opponents aiming to gain political advantage.

President Akufo-Addo emphasized that the contents outlined in the document are falsehoods, while advocating for Ghanaians to remain vigilant in this crucial election period.

“Today, with a few months to the December 2024 election, they are at it again. A fabricated document entitled Agyapadie is being puzzled around by operatives of the opposition, as evidence of a grand scheme by my party to annex the state - the assets of the state,” he said.

Akufo-Addo’s comments have sparked massive debates from notable Ghanaian personalities on X as well as ordinary citizen.

Trending at number one, netizens say it is hard to disregard the content of the document.

Others are of the view that the president should not have addressed the subject of the Agyapadie document.

See screenshots of some of the posts below:

The Agyapadie Document reads like the Communist Manifesto of the Npp Akyem Mafia syndicate.

It’s a Political Document. It’s that simple.

The Prez has denied it but alluded its existence to the handiwork of his political opponents. However, what’s intriguing is that, I have…

— Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Esq. MP. (@etsedafeamekpor) August 2, 2024

Even the State Media like GBC and the Graphic has been allowed to work freely..

But book says, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah who will be moved to Communications to close than more Radio stations,

Na if you have Ursula do you need KON to do that work?

This Agyapadie doc. de3

😂😂

— Kwame Antwi (@kwameNzyme) August 2, 2024

Francisca Oteng, member of Parliament for Kwabre East, was another victim of the Agyapadie plot.

Read below👇

Frame 2: Agyapadeɛ plan

Frame 3: What happened pic.twitter.com/e2Vlq0hW9W

— Gh Kobbi (@_AshaimanBoy) August 2, 2024

NDC bigwigs and official party communicators were subtly restrained from discussing the Agyapadie book due to the tribal bigotry in it, although they wished to. Akufo-Addo's commentary on the book has now invited them into the conversation. They'll milk it to the fullest 😂

— Awakened Conscience 💡 (@musqoo_official) August 2, 2024

From political communication POV, Akufo-Addo's commentary on the Agyapadie book will only make matters worse for the NPP. Media stations that were afraid to discuss the book can now easily do. It's going to have a mileage it wouldn't have had. Clearly, he fell for the bait.

— Awakened Conscience 💡 (@musqoo_official) August 2, 2024

The scary thing about the Agyapadie book is how it is being implemented but claimed to be fake. I am very worried as a citizen. We can not allow the 8 to be broken.

— Christian Williams 🇬🇭 (@chriskwillis) August 2, 2024

Per the logic of Pres. Nana Addo, Okyehene and Gabby, the one who crafted the “Agyapadie” book in secret for their family could be considered, in Twi, “odomfu-kumfo.” For being able to predict precisely what the family’s intentions were, in secret, and etched those intentions in…

— Prof. Kobby Mensah (@thePOE_T) August 2, 2024

I don’t have an issue with you claiming that the Agyapadie document is fake. However, I’m curious about how the author(s) managed to make such precise predictions, especially since many of their assertions about your plans are now being realized.

For instance, they accurately…

— Amefo Eric Edem Agbana (@edemagbana) August 2, 2024

Yesterday, Addo D denied any involvement in drafting the Agyapadie Document. Same day, Addo D appointed a new GBC board. Check pages 30, 31 titled 'Hijacking of GBC.' A grand scheme to control the state broadcaster. Your political opponents fabricated what? WE NO BE KIDDIES!!! 😡 pic.twitter.com/g2JxTrbWgA

— Mirpuri (@InterBoyTM) August 2, 2024