The Police has announced plans to meet with the organizers of the #OccupyJulorBiHouse protest, Democracy Hub, for a debriefing session.
According to the police, this is with the aim of fostering a more fruitful engagement in the future.
On Day 1 of the demonstration (September 21), protestors were not able to do much as 49 individuals within the vicinity of the Jubilee House and the 37 Military Hospital area were arrested by the Police for unlawful assembly which the Police said violated of the Public Order Act.
This action followed an application filed by the Police at the court on the eve of the protest to halt the demonstration.
Following the arrest, reports of assault against the protestors, including Ghanaian journalist, Bridget Otoo emerged on social media, with many citizens calling for calm. Among those reportedly arrested were a BBC journalist and his cameraman. Several artistes such as Cina Soul and KiDi showed solidarity as they sided with the protestors.
But the police, in a press statement, refuted the claim, noting that its officers had not detained a male journalist with the BBC.
The police clarified that two individuals who were among a group picked up were let go after they identified themselves as journalists.
The planned meeting by the Police follows the conclusion of the 3-day protest organised by Democracy Hub.
Following the protest, the Police has expressed gratitude to members of the public, especially those in Accra, for their support and understanding while we worked within our mandate to maintain law and order during the demonstration.
The Service has also apologized to members of the public who were inconvenienced in one way or the other, especially those who were caught up in the vehicular holdups during the demonstration.
Meanwhile, the Police has assured that it is not against any person or group of persons who may want to demonstrate.
“We have a track record of providing security for demonstrations in the past and would continue to do so within the confines of the law,” the Police added.