Sarkodie's recent Instagram post has sparked a heated debate on social media.
On January 8, 2025, the rapper shared a story on Instagram that simply read, “Back to gari soakings like we never left.”
Although the post lacked context, many interpreted the comment as a reaction to President John Dramani Mahama’s return to office on January 7, following his victory in the 2024 general elections.
Sarkodie has previously been vocal about his dissatisfaction with Mahama’s administration from 2013 to 2016, often expressing his grievances through his music.
However, the rapper’s relative 'silence' during the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration (2017-2024) led some to speculate that he had aligned himself with the NPP.
Currently, his latest post has triggered a mix of reactions, with some critics accusing him of hypocrisy, while others have threatened to withdraw their support for his craft.
Despite the backlash, many of his fans have defended the rapper, arguing that the post was not a political commentary but rather a light-hearted reflection on life’s simplicities.
See the posts below:
I swear I thought 💭@sarkodie got some sense and morals. Man fool too much, I wonder why people even listen to him.
— jeedi 🇨🇦🇬🇭🔟👀🇲🇨 (@Nas_907) January 9, 2025
He’s not even shy posting things like this
Chale if he continue like this we won’t tolerate him ooo pic.twitter.com/XAIZqq7mvx
"Back to Gari soakings like we never left" and some people are catching feelings. Mmoa pii wc app wei so paa oo. So what if Sark decided to drink gari after a long time and posted that? Why do we relate everything to politics? And what can you people do if he decides to talk?
— Sarkodie Ba LAW (@Sarkodiebalaw) January 9, 2025
@sarkodie I don’t blame you I blame where you come from tribalistic arrogant individual no wonder you take npp carry your head top , whether they are doing good or bad , shameless man , your time will come paaaarhn
— peace (@Diana70936819) January 8, 2025
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