Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster Afia Pokua, popularly known as Vim Lady, has backed Independent Presidential candidate Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, in his assertion that the recent anti-galamsey protest by Democracy Hub is politically motivated.
In a video shared on her TikTok account, Vim Lady agreed with Cheddar’s earlier statement suggesting that a major political party was behind the Democracy Hub protest. She argued that demonstrations like these are often orchestrated by the opposition to tarnish the image of the ruling government, especially during election periods.
“I support the idea that the police should grant bail to the Democracy Hub demonstrators because they should be aware of the modus operandi of protests, especially in an election year. It’s always politically motivated by the opposition,” Vim Lady remarked.
“For the first time, I agree with Cheddar. This demonstration is politically motivated, and it’s not just this one. Kume Preko, CJA, Let My Vote Count, and now Democracy Hub—all have been politically motivated. Don’t be surprised if Oliver Vormawor becomes a deputy minister if the NDC wins power,” she added, implying that such demonstrations are often rewarded politically.
Despite her stance on the political motivation behind the protests, Vim Lady expressed her support for the release of the arrested demonstrators, while also condemning the actions that led to their arrests.
“Even though I support calls for their release, the act that got them arrested must be condemned,” she emphasized.
The Democracy Hub protest, aimed at drawing attention to the environmental damage caused by illegal mining and urging government intervention, led to the arrest of several individuals, some of whom have since been remanded by the court.
