The Accra Regional Police Command has given its approval to provide security for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and several Civil Society Organizations as they plan to carry out a demonstration against the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

In an official statement released by the police, the provision of security on Tuesday, October 3, is in accordance with the provisions of the Public Order Act 1994 (ACT 491).

Additionally, the Command has issued a reminder to the demonstrators to strictly adhere to the planned route, which was outlined in their letter dated September 11. The designated route is as follows: starting from Obra Spot, proceeding through Adabraka, Ridge Roundabout, National Theatre Traffic Light, High Court Complex Traffic Light, Atta Mills Highway, and concluding with a U-Turn to Independence Square.

The police also warned that leaders of the protest should ensure that there is no breach of peace adding that “demonstrators conduct themselves in a peaceful manner before, during and after.”

The Command has provided assurance to the protest organizers of its ongoing cooperation and dedication to maintaining law and order during the planned public demonstration, in accordance with the responsibilities of the Ghana Police Service.

This agreement follows a series of discussions and engagements between the Ghana Police Service and the protest organizers.

Originally scheduled for September 5, the initial protest aimed to address various economic inconsistencies under the current administration of the Bank of Ghana.

During a meeting held with the leadership of the Accra Police on August 23, the protest organizers revealed the proposed routes for their event.

These routes included starting near Parliament House, proceeding through Osu Cemetery traffic light, High Court Complex, Ministry of Finance, Kinbu, Makola – Rawlings Park, Opera Square, and concluding at the premises of the Bank of Ghana Head Office.

The Police expressed their readiness to provide security for the demonstrators on the initially scheduled protest day. However, after conducting a comprehensive assessment of public order and security concerns, the protest leaders were kindly urged to reconsider the proposed routes.

In light of these considerations, the protest has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd.