Bridget Otoo, a broadcaster, has expressed her opinion on the abrupt cancellation of a political event at the Black Star Square on January 7, 2024 (Constitution Day) by the government.

She has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice President of employing dictatorial tactics, terming this move as shameful.

"We live in a country with the worst government in the history of the 4th Republic. Most corrupt, intolerant of dissenting views and human rights abuses," she posted on Twitter (now X).

"This is autocracy!!! Shame on yyou, Nana Akufo-Addo and Mahamudu Bawumia, her tweet concluded.

On January 7, an event named 'The Convention' was abruptly cancelled, reportedly requiring a significant security presence to prevent attendees from accessing the venue. In a statement released after criticism on social media, the Office of The President confirmed the cancellation, attributing it to unforeseen reasons.

The letter, dated January 7, 2024, and signed by H.M. Wood, the Chief Director, stated that the decision was prompted by an unforeseen State Event scheduled at the venue.

It also mentioned the refund of the 10,000 Ghana cedis booking fee to the unnamed event organiser. Social media was abuzz when an event rumoured to unveil the leader of The New Force political movement at the Black Star Square was halted by National Security operatives and the Ghana Police Service.

In the preceding week, advertisements in Accra promoted the event, featuring dignitaries like Peter Obi, Julius Malema, P.L.O Lumumba, Arikana Chihombori-Quao, and musicians Efya, Stonebwoy, and Wiyaala.