Maa Lydia, the nickname for Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has topped the X trends for Friday, August 30, 2024.

Other trending topics are Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, John Dumelo, Ablakwa, Otto Addo, black stars, and #DefendmediafreedomGH.

Here’s a breakdown of why these topics are trending

Maa Lydia

Maa Lydia is trending on X following John Dumelo’s comments during TV3’s community watch programme.

Dumelo, who is contesting against Lydia Alhassan for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency seat, accused her of killing her husband for power and labeled her a ‘bloody widow’.

Many netizens are rallying in support of Lydia on social media, although she is yet to address the issue.

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

The Minister for Works and Housing is facing criticisms from netizens after an old tweet of his resurfaced, highlighting his past advocacy for the need for parliamentary committees.

Otto Addo

Following the release of the Black Stars squad for their crucial AFCON qualifier matches against Angola and Niger, the national team coach is trending along with Black Stars.

Netizens are praising him for his bold selection of players.

#DefendmediafreedomGH

The #DefendmediafreedomGH campaign, launched by the Multimedia Group, aims to raise awareness about media freedom in the country.

Here are some tweets under the trending topics below:

'Maa Lydia killed her husband to become MP' is not an attack but you acknowledge that 'one day, monkey go go market and no go come back'.

One day, Roland will meet the wrong guys and he might change his career for the rest of his life. pic.twitter.com/K8Om0f1CHn

— Castin Billz (@CastinBillz) August 29, 2024

It's unfortunate many party folks will dramatize this.

John Dumelo did not speak well. He allowed his emotions to clad his judgement but wait a minute.

Watch his video clearly. He said, "is it fair to say that Maa Lydia Killed her husband?" pic.twitter.com/gCx4cC7Q7M

— John Dumelo and Maa Lydia (@akreanababy) August 29, 2024

A leader AWW deserve . 👍 to Maa Lydia Syram Alhassan. pic.twitter.com/Bjs4RGpopb

— GoodNews 🇬🇭 (@KGoodNews_) August 30, 2024

Unbelievable seeing young people big up Kojo Oppong Nkrumah in the recent altercation with Ablakwa over a sensitive matter that should've been dealt with months ago. I lay no blame, you have roof over your head. May God the keeper watch over us all

— Savio - Savinho (@Kojo_Etihad) August 30, 2024

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the great defender of democracy(10 years ago)! How noble of you to turn a platform meant for accountability into a personal battleground. Your recent display of pettiness was truly an inspiring lesson in how to avoid answering the real questions and instead,… https://t.co/wwASYAJpqp

— H.E CAMRY (@CAMRYTAGOE) August 29, 2024

Time has exposed you once again. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is a perfect description of multi personality,we don't know which one one of him we are dealing with. https://t.co/cfJNgWofSb

— NARTEH FKD ⚔️ (@kojofra86126627) August 29, 2024

The way Otto Addo does things, including off the pitch, is such a material upgrade on any Ghanaian manager that I can recall. He has the potential to materially change the trajectory of Ghana’s national teams if given the right level of autonomy, control & support. https://t.co/HhxAGRonIr

— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) August 30, 2024

Otto Addo will need time to succeed as Black Stars coach.

His plans and objectives for the team are clear. pic.twitter.com/2LSufoCM6a

— Ekow Amoasi Is My Name (@amoasi_ekow) August 29, 2024

#DefendMediaFreedomGh
No gov't wants media freedom if it's can't manipulate it's advantage

— Awal soo (@sooawar116) August 29, 2024

Freedom of the media is important for the protection of human dignity and rights.

Freedom of the media is the fundamental right of the media (print and electronic) to operate freely in society without government control, restriction, or censorship.#DefendMediaFreedomGh ✊🏾

— Global Dignity Forum (@Global_DignityF) August 29, 2024