A historic feat was achieved on September 11, 2024, when the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) elected its first female president and first female vice president.
Efua Ghartey, the newly elected GBA president, is trending on X for Thursday, September 12, 2024, because of this achievement.
Other trending topics are Pius Hadzide, Asamoah Gyan, and the Baba Yara stadium in Kumasi.
Here’s a breakdown of why these topics are trending:
Efua Ghartey
Efua Ghartey, an accomplished lawyer at the Bar and wife of Joe Ghartey, Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, defeated her opponent to become the first ever female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA).
Netizens are celebrating her and extending their congratulations on X.
Asamoah Gyan
Netizens have expressed mixed reactions to Asamoah Gyan’s statement about no longer affiliating himself with any political party.
Pius Hadzide
Pius Enam Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party parliamentary candidate for Asuogyaman constituency, is trending after a video emerged in which he promised to facilitate travel opportunities for his constituents, including attendance at the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in America.
Netizens argue that allegations of Pius being involved in visa fraud and racketeering, which led to the deportation of about 60 people from Australia, are true, despite the president clearing him of any wrongdoing.
He has come under heavy backlash from the public for his statements.
Baba Yara stadium
Baba Yara Stadium is trending after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) withdrew its approval of the pitch as venue for the next Black Stars game in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers, due to technical infractions, including an unsuitable playing field.
If the pitch doesn’t pass approval, Ghana’s game against Sudan on October 11, 2024, will be moved to a neutral venue.
Here are some tweets under the trending topics below:
Pius Hadzide Guiu Nie! Austrália Nie! América Nie! Free Exeat Nie
— PRINCE HENRY KOFORIDUA 🇬🇭💯 (@PrinceHenry_PHK) September 12, 2024
We grind! Eiiii #earthquake #PHK pic.twitter.com/jt544XrBDk
After listening to Pius Hadzide it's obvious that the CID Officer who investigated him and cleared him on the bases on no wrong doing must be fired or be jailed for collaborating with the ruling government to hide day light crime.
— Alhaji Nas 🌚 (@Alhaji_Nas_Gh) September 12, 2024
Nana Addo must also bow his head down in shame. pic.twitter.com/hzUDLZ4yOv
Umaru Sanda is cooking Pius Hadzide on Citi Fm. I no dey fit laugh. See, if tell lies, you need several other lies to defend it.
— H. (@harry_specter) September 11, 2024
Pius Hadzide’s comment is a disgrace! This is the problem with our selfish, short-sighted politicians—they’d rather promise cheap trips abroad than fix the mess they've created at home. We need leaders with real vision, not ones selling our future for votes. #ShamefulLeadership https://t.co/gUDGNCrLJC
— Amb. Henry OSABUTEY (@henry_osabutey) September 12, 2024
It's frustrating to see leaders like Pius Hadzide make such superficial promises. Instead of focusing on real dev’t and solving our nation's problems, they're selling fantasies. Our children deserve better than empty dreams—real leadership should prioritize fixing our economy https://t.co/PuJmWmaujw
— Amb. Henry OSABUTEY (@henry_osabutey) September 12, 2024
Hearty congratulations to Efua Ghartey, the first woman to be elected as president of the Ghana Bar Association. Special mention to Victoria Barth who is Vice President.
— Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (@NJOAgyemang) September 11, 2024
This historic achievement is one that we are proud of because it strengthens the narrative about expanding… pic.twitter.com/CUQQQyAnzx
Congratulations to 𝐄𝐟𝐮𝐚 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐲, First Female Ghana Bar Association President!
— DelaDjamasi (@DelaKuku) September 12, 2024
Efua Ghartey, a seasoned legal practitioner with over 30 years of experience, has been elected as the first female President of the Ghana Bar Association. pic.twitter.com/uzXEn8oCr3
The GBA has elected 2 leading female lawyers in Ghana as its next President and Vice President. They are Efua Ghartey (president) and Victoria Barth (vice-president). Efua Ghartey won 1,279 votes (54.24%) with Agbesi Dzakpasu polling1,060 votes (44.95%). Barth won with 68.87%.
— Gabby Otchere-Darko (@GabbyDarko) September 11, 2024
Kamala Harris as 1st female American president
— Nyaniba 😎 (@Efua_Aggrey) September 11, 2024
Efua Ghartey as first female GBA president
Prof JN Opoku Agyeman as first female veep
I just know the first generation feminists are PROUD!
Congrats Efua Ghartey
— crept (@crept_) September 11, 2024
This is a monumental achievement for women in Ghana and serves as an inspiration for all.
Kudos Ghana Bar Association https://t.co/HNwteudOwA
This is shameful! A nation once revered as a football powerhouse in Africa can't even handle the basics. When will we wake up to the reality that our governance is failing because leadership is no longer about service? Public appointments have turned into rewards for loyalty…
— TUKiZZ (@tukizz_) September 11, 2024
Ghana has being in so many competition with some bonuses
— I am Coolest_Guy😎🇬🇭 (@Climax84) September 11, 2024
All those money where did it pass
Can’t they just use $1M to renovate the stadium 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
So this is the pitch they submitted for inspection.?. Ahh ebi what dey do them ahh.?? 😭 https://t.co/r88fXxZHPT
— George Dollar (@georgedollar_) September 11, 2024
So whoever is in charge does the person get paid every month? What exactly does he get paid for? https://t.co/rzEkQFNR1X
— Nana Kwame (@EgyaAmakye) September 11, 2024
MAG/AE
