Can't you campaign without insulting anyone?

Ghanaian social media personality Afia Schwarzenegger has cautioned political activists against insulting political leaders on social media, following the arrest of TikToker Bawumia Ba.

In a video shared on social media on August 7, 2026, Afia Schwarzenegger reacted to the arrest of the female TikToker, warning that young people who attack politicians online could end up facing serious consequences while the politicians they defend remain unaffected.

According to her, political supporters can campaign for their preferred parties without resorting to insults or threats against political leaders and their families.

"A female TikToker was arrested and I heard she will be given two or three years. Can't you campaign for your party on camera without insulting anyone? Your party is not in power, but you've decided to fool around," she said.

Afia Schwarzenegger urged young political activists to be mindful of their actions, noting that the children of prominent political leaders are not the ones who suffer when their supporters get into trouble.

"If you live your life like me, you will suffer. I always advise people not to be like me, but they don't listen. Those who insult the leaders on camera don't even send a message across," she stated.

She questioned why anyone would threaten a political leader or their spouse when they would not tolerate similar threats against their own children.

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"You're there threatening the President and his wife, but will you allow someone to threaten your child? Use your head wisely because none of Akufo-Addo's children are in a police cell. None of the party leaders have their children locked up in cells," she shared.

The social media personality also questioned what political activists stand to gain from defending politicians so aggressively.

"The last time they were in power, what did they do for you? When they come into power again, what will they do for you?" she asked.

Afia Schwarzenegger further cited the arrest of businessman and political figure Wontumi, arguing that despite his absence, people continue to mention him because of his prominence.

"As Wontumi was arrested, we still mention him even in his absence. But as for you, how many times do they mention you?" she questioned.

She further warned political activists that they could face similar consequences regardless of which political party they support.

"You all should keep fooling, and Mahama is also ready to arrest all of you," she added.