Even while 2022 was plagued by significant losses, scandals, and financial difficulties, social media was virtually constantly humming with breaking news.

Most of these stories garnered significant attention as the year went on and generated a lot of discussion on social media and in Accra's streets.

They included things like political issues, entertainment, government, and developmental issues.

This article recaps some of these major stories that kept social media buzzing all year round.

Galamsey

Illegal small-scale mining also known as galamsey has been an issue of great national concern. The problem has been a long-lasting one that has caused destruction to the country’s water bodies. Pictures of samples of various river bodies flooded social media and generated a lot of engagement on the country’s ability to take care of its natural resources.

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Aisha Huang

The controversial Aisha Huang issue was one that many Ghanaians were interested in. According to the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, En Huang, popularly known as Aisha Huang was repatriated in December 2018. Her issue came up after she reappeared in Ghana in September. Aisha Huang is still in police custody as her case is currently in court.

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E-Levy

The electronic transaction levy was heavily debated from the beginning of the year. The government said the levy was to widen the tax net and help rake in more revenue. Ghanaians strongly opposed the tax measure but it was passed in May after the Minority staged a walkout in parliament.

National Cathedral

Conversations surrounding the construction of the National Cathedral were prevalent in 2022 especially when the country was facing a harsh economic crisis but the government was bent on building the National Cathedral.

Akufo-Addo’s private jet

Several issues were raised with the President’s “luxurious” flights. The issues were with the fact that the flights were expensive and costly to the taxpayer. Ghanaians on social media did not take it easy. They descended heavily on the government.

KenMustGo

The hashtag KenMustGo trended on social media for days. This was after some members of the NPP demanded the removal of the finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

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The majority caucus in parliament, at a press conference on Tuesday, have threatened they will not participate in any government business until Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta and Minister of State in charge of Finance at the Office of the President, Chares Adu Boahen are sacked by the president.