The Ghana Police Service has warned that it will hold the organisers of the Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey protest, slated for October 3 to 5, 2024, accountable if any laws are violated.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the police highlighted that during discussions with the organisers, they were reminded of their obligations under the Public Order Act.
This includes being held responsible for any damage to public property that may occur during the demonstration.
“Any person taking part in the demonstration shall obey the directions of the Police safeguarding the proper movement of other persons and vehicles and generally maintain order, and any person taking part in a special event shall conduct himself in such a manner as to avoid causing obstruction of traffic, confusion or disorder.”
“Additionally, the organisers were also reminded of Police responsibilities under the Public Order Act, which include taking all such steps reasonably necessary during the demonstration as follows; a. to assist in the proper conduct of any special event by directing the routes of such event to prevent obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
“To disperse crowds at any special event where he has reasonable grounds to believe that a breach of the peace is likely to occur or if any breach of the peace has occurred or is occurring in order to prevent violence, restore order, and preserve the peace; may cause to be closed such streets or parts thereof to pedestrian or vehicular traffic or both and may cause to be erected such barriers as may be necessary to preserve public order,” it stated.
The Police have assured the public that adequate security arrangements are in place to uphold law and order, ensuring peace and safety throughout the demonstration and afterward.
