The Ghana Police Service has officially stated that it would provide security for the forthcoming #OccupyBOGDemo on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023.
The Minority caucus in Parliament is organising this rally to demand the resignation of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his deputies, citing concerns over mismanagement inside the Central Bank.
The Accra Regional Police Command issued explicit instructions and expectations for the demonstration in a letter to the Minority Caucus.
The demonstrators, according to the letter, must stick to the planned path, which includes the following significant locations: Adabraka Ridge Roundabout – National Theatre Traffic Light – High Court Complex Traffic Light – Atta Mills Highway – U-Turn to Independence Square.
These directions were in accordance with the route specified in the caucus’s letter, marked as Number OW/PH/23/0005, dated 11th September 2023.
Furthermore, the police have underscored the importance of maintaining peace and order throughout the demonstration. They have called on the organizers and participants to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner before, during, and after the protest to ensure there is no breach of peace or public safety.
The Minority on Monday announced for the second time the suspension of its planned protest to occupy the premises of the Bank of Ghana to demand the resignation of the governor and his deputies.
The decision to postpone the protest according to the minority comes after the Police failed to mark out safe zones for the protest.
Minority leader Cassiel Ato Forson while addressing the media said the picketing has been temporarily called off For public safety.
