2025 Budget: Fix The Country's Ralph St Williams Arrested Over Stephen Amoah Confrontation

• Fix The Country activist Ralph St Williams has been arrested over a confrontation with Nhyiaeso MP Stephen Amoah
• St Williams accosted the NPP MP in Parliament while on his way for the reading of the 2025 budget statement
• Hours after the budget reading, the leading member of the Fix The Country Movement was picked up following a report by the MP

Social activist Ralph St Williams has found himself on the wrong side of the law following his appearance in Parliament for the 2025 budget reading.

St Williams has reportedly been arrested for engaging in a confrontation with New Patritoic Party (NPP) MP Stephen Amoah.

Stephen Amoah, who represents the people of Nhiayeso in Parliament, arrived to witness the 2025 budget reading when suddenly, Ralph approached him.

Ralph St Williams accosts Nhyiaeso MP Stephen Amoah

After approaching the MP, the Fix The Country activist took out his phone to record the MP and started confronting him over issues in his constituency.

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According to Ralph, he visited the MP's constituency a day before the budget reading and was appalled.

He claimed the constituency is saddled with a lot of challenges which need urgent attention, however, the MP has been in office for eight years without addressing them. He mentioned poor roads, poor living conditions of residents, etc.

Following the incident, the outspoken activist released a quick response to critics who had taken issue with what he did.

He posted the video on TikTok and explained via the caption that he was only acting as a citizen by advising the MP.

"I have given my piece of advice as a citizen and not a spectator, he said."

His explanation heightened concerns that his action was aimed at disgracing the NPP MP, and the latter has acted.

St Williams arrested over Stephen Amoah confrontation

Hours after the incident, and the budget reading, Ralph St Williams was apprehended by the police.

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In a video posted on social media, he is seen in a car believed to be a police vehicle. He claimed that he had been picked up for his confrontation with the Nhyiaeso MP.

He alleged Stephen Amoah caused his arrest because of the harmless questions he asked. He described the arrest as unfair.

Watch the video below:

Ralph St Williams' Fix The Country colleague, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, reacted to the news of the arrest, indicating that St Williams had been taken to the Greater Accra Regional Police Command.

Barker-Vormawor,who seemed to be in agreement with St Williams actions, wondered if it was an offence to question the MP as to why his constituency was dilapidated.

See Barker-Vormawor's post on Facebook below:

Reactions to Ralph St Williams' arrest

The news of Ralph St Williams' arrest after his confrontation with the Nhyiaeso MP has sparked mixed reactions. While some deemed the arrest as a bit harsh, others felt this was overboard.

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abena_bonsu said:

"Always playing the citizen card while misbehaving. How can you publicly harass someone like that and expect it to slide?"

itsabluesky_1 said:

"I am not an NPP fan but what happened was pure harassment. Next time be mindful of your actions."

novieku_babatunde said:

"That is not how to question your leaders. Your actions were unreasonable. Period!"

iambokity did not believe in the genuineness of his activism:

"It's sad he is making it look like he is fighting for the people.. he wants to act like a freedom fighter lol 😆 Okatakyie Afrifa dems all made us believe dat not knowing dem all be stomach fuo😂😂😂 de law is law...you can't harass people in the name of telling dem what you want."

tanaa___ admonished the activist:

"There’s nothing wrong with questioning o but there are ways to do everything ofunu. We don’t do things anyhow."

mcbon_electrical_works defended St Williams:

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"The truth is always bitter, he did nothing wrong. You people should stop protecting so-called leaders because this MP deserves what the guy did."

Ralph laments over Hajj Village

Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Ralph St. Williams lamented over the construction of the Hajj Village.

In a video on TikTok, he opined that Ghana's overdependence on religion was becoming a matter of concern.

Ralph urged President John Mahama to avoid disappointing the Ghanaians who reposed their deep trust in him.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh