Ken Ofori-Atta, former Minister of Finance, has come under heavy backlash following a disclosure by social media influencer, Kalyjay that he and others were allegedly offered an amount of GH¢1,000 per every tweet to promote Ofori-Atta.
Other trending topics are #NSMQSemis, Botwe, Kalyjay, Augusco, Presec, and NGOs.
Here is a breakdown of why these topics are trending:
Ken Ofori-Atta
The former Minister of Finance is trending after social media influencer Kalyjay disclosed on X that he and other influencers were paid GH¢100, instead of a promised GH¢1000 each, to promote Ofori-Atta on X during the cedi depreciation and the domestic debt exchange, which resulted in many Ghanaians’ investments being locked up by the government.
Ghanaians are criticising the government and Ofori-Atta for allegedly offering to pay influencers instead of using those funds to develop the country.
Botwe
The Mfantsipim Boys have qualified for the next stage of the NSMQ after defeating eight-time champions, PRESEC, in a tough contest.
Both schools performed admirably, scoring 53 points each, but a tiebreaker question determined the outcome.
Mfantsipim correctly answered the question, edging past PRESEC and Osei Tutu SHS to reach the finals.
PRESEC
The eight-time champions of the National Science and Maths Quiz, who were on a quest to win their ninth trophy, have been eliminated from the competition after falling behind Mfantsipim SHS in a tough contest.
Kalyjay
The Ghanaian influencer exposed on X how the government allegedly offered him $50,000 to stop criticising its actions.
Additionally, Kalyjay claimed that the government suggested he creates an NGO, into which the proposed $50,000 would be deposited.
He is trending along with NGOs.
TWI NEWS
Here are some tweets under the trending topics below:
So you ankasa you dey understand the whole thing or you just want to go away with your own narrative from the real issue?
I said we sent a budget of $10k+, the one who brought that deal later said we fi start, we started it cos we trusted our guy, we finished the process and… https://t.co/MXIiBEP0HL— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) October 27, 2024
THE TRUTH
Step by step of everything that happened
– Kalyjay added me and some of the influencers in a SC group
– He addressed us that, the group was for a PR for Ken Ofori Atta, the cedi appreciated that period
– He said it was random tweets cum trends
Thread 1/n… pic.twitter.com/tRJX0lGV0J— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) October 26, 2024
– We asked about the budget they were offering, he didn’t disclose it but boys said, no problem let’s do it
– So we did it
– Time for payment, it took a month roughly for them to pay
– When Kalyjay asked for our momo numbers, we thought we finally made some bucks
2/n…— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) October 26, 2024
A lot has been happening over the past few days, weeks months and even years and I’ll address everything and everyone in this thread.
this thread explains everything and everyone involved in this drama with screenshots.
it will be long cos it involves a lot.
thread pic.twitter.com/vHNYsq3eZi
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) October 26, 2024
They paid your influencers to hype Ken Ofori Atta. 🤣🤣
Herh Ghana. Money is power ampa.
— Headless YouTuber (@HeadlessYouTube) October 26, 2024
100gh tweet for Ken Ofori Atta😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/FJM5HYD414
— Kojo Acquah 💉🇬🇭 (@benbenaqua) October 27, 2024
But how boys go take money to defend ken ofori atta? Somebody wey supervised the haircut of people dema money? Somebody en actions wey lead to dollar rate spike wey still dey affect you den me now.
I swear say you people be wicked.
— Torgbuigà (@Mr_Ceyram) October 27, 2024
If Akuffo Addo and Ken Ofori Atta had used even a quarter of all the moneys they’ve borrowed to develop this country, I’m sure by now Mahama wouldn’t even try to contest again. You talk this aa, dem say you dey do politics. I’m doing onyɛ!
— 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (@natioonn) October 27, 2024
Ken Ofori-Atta’s money doing the talking here.
Nkwasia fuo, the dollar is now 17 cedis pic.twitter.com/40jUhPkZSb— YAW EDUFUL (@yaw_eduful_) October 26, 2024
Taking money to defend Ken Ofori Atta when you clearly knew he was collapsing the economy for the mafia is the lowest a Ghanaian youth can go.
Hope you are proud of yourselves.
You are all part of the problem. pic.twitter.com/ip9YLZQNh7
— YKGH (@YouKnowGhana) October 27, 2024
Boyyyyyyzzz, well done !
You did gr8.
We thank God for how far He has brought us!
To all Alumni, our brilla team,trainers and supporters, may Ado9 bless you.
To our haters and lovers, we appreciate you for making this competition a gr8 one.
See you on Friday!🔥 #BonfireNight pic.twitter.com/U8t0peTNAH— PRESEC, Legon (@PRESECLEGON_) October 27, 2024
Ɔdadeɛ:
‘We are seven the gr8 ado9’
‘Yegyina yɛ 9 so’
‘Presec is the gr8st’Isaac, David and Peter:#NSMQ2024 pic.twitter.com/bc09ukKjJy
— MFANTSIPIM (@KwabotweOnline) October 27, 2024
This is how Mfantsipim eliminated Presec in the semi finals by breaking tie ❤️🖤‼️#NSMQ2024 #mfantsipim #Presec pic.twitter.com/ExOnUJFrqJ
— Mr HAMMOND👑🎹🙏👨⚕️ (@Gospel_hammond) October 27, 2024
End of contest
Mfantsipim School: 53pts**
Presbyterian Boys’ Sec. Sch: 53pts
Osei Tutu SHS: 27ptsCongratulations, BOTWE⚫🔴.#NSMQ2024 #NSMQSemis #Primetime pic.twitter.com/iS6qBuWktj
— National Science & Maths Quiz (@NSMQGhana) October 27, 2024
— PRESEC, Legon (@PRESECLEGON_) October 27, 2024
This guy was out there fighting for the Youth of Ghana.
Even if it’s a paid agenda kraa Kalyjay is Forever a Hero 💗🙏 pic.twitter.com/r3qDd61oqJ
— Webkid_Afrika (@WebkidAfrika) October 27, 2024
Taking money to fight for a better Ghana is better than taking money to praise incompetence corruption, and impunity
A big difference between Kalyjay & Sheldon pic.twitter.com/2pYgL6TB12
— Webkid_Afrika (@WebkidAfrika) October 26, 2024
Kalyjay claims he was offered $50,000 by some members of the NPP who wanted him to funnel the money through an NGO in 2022.
I fully believe him because, before my kidnapping on the dawn of March 14, 2024, I had also met with some supposed members of the governing party weeks… pic.twitter.com/ocq8PYzDus
— Albert Nat Hyde ™ (@1BongoIdeas) October 26, 2024
From KalyJay’s revelations, I’m confident @barkervogues wasn’t lying.
Vote wisely pic.twitter.com/rgskv6CmvT
— YAW EDUFUL (@yaw_eduful_) October 27, 2024
John Mahama’s next administration should conduct a foresinc audit of all NGOs in the country. especially those established from 2017 to date. These guys are criminals
Asamoah Gyan was asked to open an NGO, Kalyjay has also said the same. Bongo ideas has also alleged same— DD Martins (@MrDDMartins) October 28, 2024
Data bank took half of our investments and you took 100gh to defend the CEO💀
— Jackiee🎀 (@Afrakayy) October 26, 2024
So he take 100gh for this Herh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you people no get Shame https://t.co/groKWrYn7Y
— Nii Okai 🥷🏽 (@_NiiOkai) October 26, 2024
You people take 100gh to defend ken ofori atta…
Are you not even shy? 100gh. The fuck!!!
— Torgbuigà (@Mr_Ceyram) October 27, 2024
MAG/AE