A video purporting to show Afia Schwarzenegger accepting a bribe prior to her Bawumia campaign

For some Ghanaians hoping to profit handsomely from the polls, the start of 2024 was dubbed a cash cow year. Actors, musicians, and other public personalities who had previously shown support for one party or the other began speaking out as the year went on. Some were polite in some way, while others played extreme. Contentious Afia Schwarzenegger, an actress from Ghana, alternates between political parties on occasion based on which one best suits her needs. Afia Schwarzenegger began her 2024 campaign by criticizing the NPP government, citing their free SHS as a blow to high-quality education.