Renowned
Ghanaian
rapper,
Sarkodie,
has
found
himself
at
the
centre
of
social
media
criticism
for
his
silence
regarding
the
recent
arrests
of
protesters
during
the
Democracy
Hub
demonstration.
The
protests,
which
took
place
from
September
21
to
September
23,
2024,
aimed
to
highlight
the
negative
effects
of
galamsey
(illegal
mining)
and
address
the
growing
economic
challenges
facing
the
nation.
During
the
three-day
demonstration,
39
protesters
were
detained
by
the
police
for
what
authorities
described
as
“unlawful
actions.”
In
response
to
the
arrests,
a
#FreeTheCitizens
campaign
quickly
gained
traction
on
social
media,
particularly
on
X
(formerly
known
as
Twitter).
Prominent
figures
in
the
entertainment
industry,
including
Kwesi
Arthur,
Kelvin
Boy,
and
Black
Sherif,
publicly
voiced
their
support
for
the
protesters,
using
their
platforms
to
call
for
their
release.
However,
Sarkodie,
widely
regarded
as
one
of
the
biggest
names
in
Ghana’s
music
industry,
has
remained
silent
on
the
issue,
leading
to
widespread
criticism
from
fans
and
netizens.
Many
have
pointed
out
that
the
rapper
was
highly
vocal
about
the
challenges
facing
the
country
under
John
Mahama
but
has
mute
about
addressing
issues
during
Akuffo
Addo’s
regime.
This
perceived
bias
has
sparked
outrage
on
social
media,
with
some
users
accusing
Sarkodie
of
turning
a
blind
eye
to
the
struggles
of
ordinary
citizens.
As
the
#FreeTheCitizens
movement
continues
to
grow,
many
are
still
waiting
for
the
celebrated
rapper
to
break
his
silence
and
weigh
in
on
the
ongoing
protests
and
arrests.
All
of
a
sudden,
you
retired
from
music?
You
influence
millions
of
people
to
vote
for
criminals
who
can
arrest
a
pregnant
woman
and
block
her
from
having
access
to
food
and
her
family.
Tomorrow,
we
will
continue
from
here!#FreeCitizens
pic.twitter.com/Uo6gXcBvDW
—
Tech
In
Twi
(@tech_twi)
September
25,
2024
Ghana’s
population
is
30
million
and
30%
heard
Sarkodie
shout
Nana
Toaso
and
you
say
make
we
no
call
am
out
to
voice
out
cuz
he’s
your
favorite,
wo
yare
pic.twitter.com/l80X67ICTn
—
Twilight
(@the_marcoli_boy)
September
25,
2024