The #OccupyBoG demonstration, organized by the Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, October 3, served as a platform for ordinary citizens to voice their grievances and dissatisfaction with the current state of the nation.
During the #OccupyBoG protest, many participants shared their stories of significant hardship resulting from the ongoing economic challenges and called for immediate solutions to their predicaments.
One of the individuals, a lady, who spoke to the media during the demonstration revealed that due to financial constraints, she cannot afford three square meals and had to limit her daily spending to GH¢20 to make ends meet.
“The way I’m suffering, I cannot afford three square meals. I do it 1-0-1 (breakfast, no lunch, supper) or even 1-0-0 (only breakfast on some days). Three square meals, I can’t afford. GH¢20 a day, that is what I spend,” she lamented.
This #OccupyBoG demonstration came just two weeks after the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, which saw a significant number of Ghanaian youth gathering around the Flagstaff House in a show of discontent.
The Minority in Parliament has announced plans for a second session of the #OccupyBoG demonstration, as the initial one did not yield the desired results.
During the protest, the organizers intended to present their petition to Governor Ernest Addison but instead met with the head of the Bank of Ghana’s security, Kwame Asare-Boateng.
The prevailing sentiment among many citizens in the country reflects widespread displeasure and dissatisfaction with the state of the economy. As a result, the public remains eager to support movements that hold the ruling government accountable for addressing these concerns.