Ghana protest over economic crisis hits day 4 as protesters gathered in Accra with signs stating “Ghana Deserves Better,” “We’re Tired of Being Voting Machines,” and “People Equals Power.”
Ghanians demand political and economic reform
Demonstrators marched for political change and economic reform in the rain and the sun. The demonstration continues till Monday 25 September making it 5 days straight.
We are merely acting as Ghanaians. We only require food, drink, and clothing. Debora Enyonam Dabor, a prominent member and young activist-democracy hub, addressed the audience and said, “We want to be able to take care of our mothers and our fathers.”
Peaceful protest may become violent
“Tell President Akuffo-Addo and the Ghanaian police force that if anyone resisted peaceful change, change would result in bloodshed. Political activist Bernard Mornah remarked, “We don’t want to use violence, but if they push us to the limit, we have no choice.
The Ghana protest tagged “Fix the Country” movement, which first appeared in 2021, is where the protest first began.
According to Jerrymusa.com the Occupy Jubilee House protest’s organiser from Democracy Hub persisted even though Ghana’s government has not issued an official statement regarding it. Oliver Barker Vormawor declared, “There is prosperity and liberty at the end of this path.”
Protest is the only way to get the government’ attention
“The freedom our founding fathers promised us. However, we must not give up since there are still forces at work who want to topple this country. They have influence over the military, police, court, and other institutions of government, but they are powerless over the public realm.
“We have demonstrated to them that the street would speak out louder than ever before when every institution in this nation is captured, co-opted, and silenced.”
While President Nana Akufo-Addo was in New York for the UN General Assembly, the campaign was on.
Ghana is one of the African nation with the biggest IMF debt.