Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, has underscored the significance of street protests within a democratic framework.He contends that protests have emerged as one of the most prevalent forms of expression worldwide in recent years, and it is imperative that law enforcement agencies, especially the police, recognise and facilitate their peaceful conduct.

"In the last three years alone, the world has witnessed an unprecedented surge in street protests within democratic nations, surpassing any similar period in the 21st century," he stated in a Twitter (Now X) post on September 23, 2023.

Gabby further asserted, “It is fundamentally the duty of the police to honour and safeguard the rights of protesters while simultaneously ensuring the protection of lives and property within a democratic environment characterized by liberty and adherence to the rule of law. Both objectives can coexist harmoniously without resorting to violence.”

This statement came on the final day of the three-day #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests, an event that encountered challenges during its initial day due to the police's contentious arrest of 49 protesters on allegations of unlawful assembly. The detainees were subsequently released on bail after several hours in custody.

Days 2 and 3 transpired without any significant incidents as the police cordoned off the main road leading to the Jubilee House, the presidential residence, even before the protesters commenced their march towards the location.

On the second day, one section of the 37-Accra road was temporarily blocked by the protesters, while the final day witnessed the closure of both lanes, resulting in substantial disruptions to vehicular traffic for the majority of the day.