#FixTheCountry organizers are already seeking suggestions from concerned Ghanaians on how to organize protests beyond the country’s main city, Accra.
The appeal came at the end of a statement published on Thursday, July 15 to reveal the routes of the August 4 protest.
After negotiating with the Inspector General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, on Monday, July 5 for the Founders’ Day demonstration in Accra, the campaigners gave notice of regional and national rallies.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, the organizers have finalized the route with the Ghana Police Service.
“We wish to inform the general public that in accordance with the Public Order Act, the Ghana Police Service will be assisting the protest by directing the routes of the event to prevent obstruction of pedestrians or vehicular traffic.”
The march is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange and conclude at the Black Star Square, where protestors will be addressed.
“We expect and advise all attendees to observe the necessary public health measures and all other announcements.”
The protest will take place after a lengthy legal battle between the activists and the police.
The Accra Regional Command obtained a restraining order from an Accra High Court to prevent a May 9 protest by #FixTheCountry campaigners under the guise that the country’s Covid crisis could worsen.
As a result, the protesters took it online.
FixTheCountry protest turns to #FixMotherGhana virtual protest on May 9
The Accra High Court overturned the restraining order on Friday, June 25, but ordered the protesters to follow the prescribed process for holding a public demonstration.
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SOURCE: ATLFM ONLINE
