The #OccupyBoG demonstration, organized by the Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, October 3, served as a platform for ordinary citizens to voice their grievances and dissatisfaction with the current state of the nation.During the #OccupyBoG protest, many participants shared their stories of significant hardship resulting from the ongoing economic challenges and called for immediate solutions to their predicaments.

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One of the individuals, a lady, who spoke to the media during the demonstration revealed that due to financial constraints, she cannot afford three square meals and had to limit her daily spending to GH¢20 to make ends meet."The way I'm suffering, I cannot afford three square meals. I do it 1-0-1 (breakfast, no lunch, supper) or even 1-0-0 (only breakfast on some days). Three square meals, I can't afford.

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GH¢20 a day, that is what I spend," she lamented.This #OccupyBoG demonstration came just two weeks after the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, which saw a significant number of Ghanaian youth gathering around the Flagstaff House in a show of discontent.The Minority in Parliament has announced plans for a second session of the #OccupyBoG demonstration, as the initial one did not yield the desired results.

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During the protest, the organizers intended to present their petition to Governor Ernest Addison but instead met with the head of the Bank of Ghana's security, Kwame Asare-Boateng.The prevailing sentiment among many citizens in the country reflects widespread displeasure and dissatisfaction with the state of the economy.

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As a result, the public remains eager to support movements that hold the ruling government accountable for addressing these concerns.

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