How Akufo-Addo’s ‘fellow Ghanaians’ greeting has gained prominence on Twitter

“Fellow Ghanaians, I come into your homes this evening” is President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s usual greeting before he commences his updates to the country on measures taken against the spread of coronavirus.

This line has been used in all six national addresses by the president so far and most likely might not be missing from the seventh one scheduled for 9 pm this evening.

Nonetheless, using the “Fellow Ghanaians” hashtag, some Twitter users though not aware of what message the president’s address will contain, are already in anticipation of either an extension of the partial lockdown or a total lockdown.

Some, using the same hashtag have complained about how fed up they already are with the lockdown.

“Boys taya with this fellow Ghanaians lockdown matter,” a twitter user wrote.

“By tomorrow or Saturday de3 ‘fellow Ghanaians all I need is another 2 weeks’ be3 su,” Another wrote.

“Fellow Ghanaians. Total Lockdown Soon,” a tweet read.

“The President will come out and say “My Fellow Ghanaians, I'm sorry to say this but we are staying home for the next 1 week," Another expressed.

Using the #FellowGhanaians, another tweep also expressed disappointment over how the government rendered hundreds of people homeless at the height of the coronavirus pandemic with the demolition at old Fadama.

“In this COVID-19 lockdown NPP government is busily rendering people who already cannot feed themselves homeless. Is this not pure wickedness my fellow Ghanaians? I'm weeping here because this is unfair. Think about it now,” A tweep wrote

let’s see all Ghanaians had to say using the #FellowGhanaians

On Sunday, The President will come out and say"My Fellow Ghanaians, I'm sorry to say this but we are staying home for the next 1 week".
— Michael Owusu (@Michael36043006) April 17, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians, u people are wicked???????????? pic.twitter.com/s2MzlMPZSm
— Jerry Jefferson (@jerry_jeff7) April 19, 2020

By tomorrow or saturday de3 ‘fellow Ghanaians all I need is another 2 weeks’ be3 su ????????
— Abbycoco???? (@coolgirlabby_) April 16, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians. Total Lockdown Soon
— The Mayor of Tema ???????????????????????????????? (@oneal_SarkHolic) April 14, 2020

I agree with Bukom Banku, some Ghanaians are not seeing their fellow Ghanaians on full display at the hospitals fighting for their lives so they feel it's far from us. Faces could be blurred and still showed to us maybe then some will start thinking.But Does it have to get there?
— Tilly Akua Nipaa (@TillyAkuaNipaa) April 14, 2020

“Fellow Ghanaians”ya heard?!!! https://t.co/uKnZMgWiFe
— Nana Prempeh (@__prempeh) April 18, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians....
Listen very well ???????? pic.twitter.com/CxntYJuPGp
— Mr T.I ???????? (@izake_tetteh) April 18, 2020

You think the quarantine is over right.. By 10pm tomorrow de3, we will hear "Fellow Ghanaians" ????
— Nana Adjei (@NanaAdjei_) April 18, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians, why does Nana Addo come into our homes at night but not the day? ???????????? pic.twitter.com/4TspSTzhIx
— Nungua Bruno Mars (@NunguaMars) April 19, 2020

When Nana Addo start his address with Fellow Ghanaians the lockdown is extended . Students mood be like ???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/PTHdlHpkSx
— Nonsense Dey Bore???????????????? (@keplar_lima) April 19, 2020

In this COVID-19 lock down npp ????government is busily rendering people who already cannot feed themselves homeless.
Is this not pure wickedness my fellow Ghanaians?
I'm weeping here because this is unfair.
Think about it now....@Casca442 @DzifaGUNU @StanDogbe @askattuh
— Agbenya Precious (@AgbenyaPrecious) April 16, 2020

On Saturday, Mr president @NAkufoAddo will come and announce total lockdown so my fellow Ghanaians,please be noted .

So me I have started preparing to run away corona virus ????
— Bra Richie (@Braaarichie) April 16, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians why ? The editing has been taking to a different levels.
Interesting times for #COVID19 https://t.co/pjklIY6GCo
— Fellow Ghanains (@Ehansoni1) April 19, 2020

Nana Addo Your Fellow Ghanaians Are Waiting For You To Add Some 2Weeks
— Wis Dom (@WisDom85329677) April 19, 2020

Tonight will be like:
Fellow Ghanaians pic.twitter.com/EoLpb4E5HW
— Boy SarkCess (@Henry_Kapitto) April 19, 2020

????????????. The way fellow Ghanaians dey trend di? I sure say Nana ein team go change to Hello Ghana tomorrow
— Ray (@Raybongo) April 18, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians.... ????????????
Are u ready for another episode tonight??
— Han_Cho?????????? (@KinHancho) April 18, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians, I have ordered for the arrest of an Ewe girl rumored to be a former Botwe boy who is causing noise pollution in the sowutuom erea. I'm told her name is Fella Makafui so anyone with vital information should contact the Ghana police service. Thank you. #NoSize
— Mr. Presidenti???????? (@Opresii) April 15, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians,,enough of the sex ...read books ???? ....
— intermediary 5... (@Paakwesi_charms) April 18, 2020

By now Nana Addo Dey so speech rehearsals

Fellow Ghanaians Over 5.5
— McKabu #theCEO (@mckabu1) April 18, 2020

Fellow Ghanaians, are you guys saying there's likely to be an additional week of lockdown? pic.twitter.com/4OJCoGHcpy
— Taina (@TainaNabila) April 17, 2020