A grassroots movement, Democracy Hub, held a three-day protest in Accra demanding government accountability and combating corruption, gaining significant attention on social media, especially Twitter, with the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse.

The protests saw participation from musicians, celebrities, and influencers, all unified in their pursuit of transparency and change.

Notable figures present included Stonebwoy, Cina Soul, Kwaw Kese, Bridget Otoo, Efia Odo, Pappy Kojo, among others.

These demonstrations provided a platform for citizens to express their concerns and seek government responses on issues related to resource allocation and governance.

Here are five memorable moments from the protests etched in the collective memory of Ghanaians:

1. Police saluting civilians for favor:

During the protests, a police officer was recorded saluting citizens, including popular musician Pappy Kojo, in an attempt to curry favor with the demonstrators.

The officer made the personnel gestures solely to guarantee the smooth flow of human traffic.

2. Collaboration between police and protesters for Ambulance passage:

In a humanitarian gesture, police and protesters worked together to allow an ambulance to pass through a blocked part of the Airport-37-Accra Road.

Despite standing face-to-face on that stretch of road, an ambulance was allowed to pass. A TV3 camera showed the moment, with police and protesters demolishing barricades to allow the ambulance to pass.

3. Live TV interview interrupted by police arrest:

A Pan-Africanist taking part in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest was detained by the Ghana Police Service while giving a live interview on national television.

The protester, described as 'Safani,' was detained without an official justification, and his arrest was videotaped.

4. Small boy facing riot police:

A powerful image circulated widely during the protests, depicting a young boy in rubber slippers and shorts gesturing towards riot police stationed meters away behind their barricades.

5. Police officer sitting on the ground, pleading with protesters:

A police officer was captured sitting on the ground, imploring protesters to clear a roadblock that had brought traffic to a standstill around the 37 Military Hospital.

The officer personally appealed for their cooperation, asking them to move aside and allow the free flow of traffic. Despite the officer's pleas, the protesters remained resolute in their demands.

Background

On the last day of the three-day #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests, protesters attempted to force their way through a police barricade deep into the night and march to the presidency.

This is despite the illegal arrests and police highhandedness that marred Day 1 when police arrested 49 protesters, who were detained for hours on allegations of unlawful assembly.

All of them were later released on bail.

Day 2 and 3 passed without any major incident as police barricaded the main road leading to the presidency, Jubilee House, even before the protesters began their march towards the place.

While Day 2 saw the blocking of one part of the 37-Accra Road, the final day saw the blocking of both sides which meant vehicular traffic was greatly constrained for the better part of the day.