The Ghana Police Service has requested that the Minority in Parliament consider an alternative route for their planned demonstration scheduled for September 5th against the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and his two deputies.
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The Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, informed the Accra Regional Police Command on Monday, August 21st, of the caucus's intention to organize a demonstration calling for the resignation of Dr. Ernest Addison and his two deputies.
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This protest is slated to be conducted in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations, Progressive Forces, and other concerned citizens.
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The caucus's decision to protest stems from the central bank's alleged illegal printing of over GH¢80 billion for the Akufo-Addo government and recent losses highlighted in its 2022 annual report.
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In response, the police issued a press statement on August 22, 2023, acknowledging receipt of the notice from the minority and invited them to a meeting to discuss security arrangements.
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Following the meeting held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, the Accra Police Command expressed concern that the chosen routes for the protest had the potential to jeopardize public order and safety. As a result, they urged the organizers to select an alternative route.
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“Upon receipt of the notice, Police undertook security assessment of the chosen routes and the destination for the picketing.
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“Following the security assessment, on 23rd August, 2023, the Command engaged the organisers and assured them that the Police are ready to provide them the needed security to exercise their constitutional right to demonstrate.
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“However Police drew their attention to the fact that using their selected routes may endanger public order and public safety among others. We therefore, requested the organisers to relocate the routes and destination of picketing in the interest of public order, public safety and running of essential services,” the command said.
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The police emphasized that they are awaiting a response from the organizers regarding their request.
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