Renowned Kumawood actor, Sylvester Agyapong, has expressed his dismay over the arrest of activist Ralph St. Williams, popularly known as Fellow Ghanaians, during the ‘Enough is Enough‘ demonstration organized by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a post on X, Agyapong voiced his disappointment, stating, “You have gone to arrest who? You have gone to arrest someone who wants to know what you use Ghana’s money for. It is so sad. If truly that guy has been arrested, I am so sad.”
Reflecting on the scale of the nationwide protest, which drew hundreds of Ghanaians to the streets, the actor criticized the government’s approach to handling the demonstration. “It was a working day and you saw the number. You won’t even think about that. You have failed woefully,” he lamented, further questioning the response of the authorities to the protests.
The #FixTheCountry movement, a prominent civic activism group, confirmed that their member, Ralph St. Williams, had been arrested and detained. Williams admitted to breaking the gate of the facility hosting the stalled National Cathedral project to allow demonstrators to gain access to the site during the protest.
His arrest occurred at Kotoka International Airport while he was en route to Kumasi for mobilization activities ahead of the #SayNoToGalamsey protest, organized by Democracy Hub.
In addition to Williams’ arrest, a viral video circulating on social media has revealed the current state of the National Cathedral project, which commenced in 2020. The footage, shared by a pro-NDC platform, shows a partially constructed structure with small pools of water. Several individuals can be seen working on the site, although the specific nature of their tasks remains unclear.
The video also captured a group of protestors from the ‘Enough is Enough’ demonstration swimming in what appeared to be a pool of water at the site, further fueling public outrage. X users have since expressed frustration and anger, with many criticizing the government’s handling of the project and questioning the use of taxpayer funds.
Sylvester Agyapong’s remarks come amid growing discontent in the country over issues of accountability, transparency, and the ongoing delays surrounding the National Cathedral project. His sentiments reflect the concerns of many Ghanaians who are demanding answers about how public funds are being utilized in the construction of the cathedral and other national projects.
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