President Nana Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, have been subjected to intense internet harassment following a viral moment from former President Mahama’s recent campaign speech.
The flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) recently made light of President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia, calling them “Jack Toronto” and his younger brother, respectively, in a funny speech. The former president vehemently disagreed with the government’s decision to charge electricity, calling it a harmful action.
Check the post below:
Onipa Jack Toronto ne ni nua kitua Jack Sparrow.. pic.twitter.com/Fqpnkss4rb
— Chris Atadika (@chrisatadika) January 25, 2024
Mahama continued by demanding the immediate elimination of what he called a “nuisance tax,” admonishing that failing to do so may result in unrest among the populace and possible protests against the government.
The former President’s clever remark to President Akufo-Addo as “Jack Toronto” rapidly went viral on social media, with fans creating memes and posting hilarious posts on Twitter.
Meanwhile, Vice President Bawumia was not spared, as some social media users jokingly called him “Jack Sparrow.” The online community was filled with laughter, highlighting the creative and satirical aspects of public discourse.
See the amusing posts that follow below:
Jack Toronto and his kid brother are killing Ghanaians with taxes. John Mahama punches hard 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/7eAzuhkG0J
— KOJO DYNAMIC 𓃵 (@AnnanPerry) January 24, 2024