Popular Ghanaian broadcaster Afia Pokua, popularly known as Vim Lady, has alleged that the recent demonstration organized by Democracy Hub, aimed at combating illegal mining (galamsey), is politically motivated.
According to her, politicians often use such protests to tarnish the image of the sitting government, particularly in the lead-up to elections.
In a video shared on her Tiktok handle, Vim Lady stated that politicians tend to mobilize individuals to stage demonstrations to sway public opinion against the ruling party during election periods.
She echoed the sentiments of Independent Presidential candidate Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, who had earlier suggested that a major political party was behind the Democracy Hub protest. "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.