North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has disclosed that some individuals who thronged the streets of Accra to protest the sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels to Ghana’s Minister of Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, have been hospitalised.

Tensions escalated earlier today as police deployed pepper spray and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting.

Engaging the media, Mr Ablakwa noted that some of the victims have been transported to a health facility for treatment.

According to him, some protestors collapsed after being pepper sprayed without provocation. He was not able to indicate the exact hospitals they were sent to. He however noted that he will engage his team and visit the victims at the health centres they have been admitted to.

The protest, organized by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, aims to halt the sale of four SSNIT hotels to Rock City Hotel Limited, owned by Ghana’s Minister of Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong.

Meanwhile, Mr Ablakwa has declared his determination to block any attempt to finalize the sale.

In a passionate address to the media, Ablakwa stated, "It has become the whole of Ghana versus the few lootocrats who are determined to continue with their state capture, and I am clear in my mind that they will have no choice but to listen. Even if you don't listen and you try to sell this hotel, how are they going to have access to the hotel? How? Because we will block that access. These are our assets, and we are saying you haven't consulted us."

Reiterating his commitment, he added, "Rest assured, we are confident these hotels will not be sold."