Members of the political pressure organization, Democracy Hub, have congregated at the 37 Trotro station on Saturday, marking the commencement of their third and final day of the OccupyJulorbiHouse demo.
Their demonstration aims to spotlight the government’s perceived mishandling of the economy, which has resulted in hardships for the Ghanaian populace.
To maintain order during the protest, a substantial contingent of police personnel is stationed in the 37 enclave. Notably, several prominent celebrities have also joined the demonstrators in their cause.
On the preceding day of the protest, the police cordoned off the march towards the Jubilee House, preventing the protesters from advancing. During this event, certain Ghanaian celebrities participating in the protest were observed sitting on the ground, symbolizing their discontent.
Thursday’s protest saw the arrest of 49 individuals from the Democracy Hub group, including a BBC reporter and cameraman. Metro TV’s Bridget Otoo also experienced an altercation with the police.
Democracy Hub has been vocal in its criticism of the government, conducting a series of demonstrations with the overarching demand for the implementation of effective measures to alleviate the hardships experienced by Ghanaians.
On Friday, representatives of the Democracy Hub group engaged in a dialogue with the Police Service to address concerns related to the nature of their planned demonstration at the Jubilee House. In a statement issued on Friday, the police described the meeting as conducted in an amicable manner. The group’s leaders pledged to engage their members in discussions to reach a possible compromise regarding the protest venue and subsequently communicate their decision to the police.
Moreover, they assured the police that they would encourage their members to vacate the streets while awaiting either a consensus between the police and the demonstrators on an alternative location or a resolution of the matter through legal channels.