Police arrests 42 Democracy Hub protesters

At least 42 members of the Democracy Hub were apprehended by the police for allegedly participating in various unlawful activities at the 37 inter section in Accra last Sunday.

The identities of the individuals have not been disclosed, but they are currently in custody assisting with ongoing investigations.

According to police reports, the demonstrators had unlawfully gathered at the 37 inter section, where they were reportedly assaulting police officers who were executing their official duties and obstructing traffic.

Additionally, they caused property damage by dismantling police barriers, disturbing public order, unlawfully entering police vehicles to remove ignition keys, and discarding them.

The Director of Police Public Affairs, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Grace Ansah-Akrofi, provided this information to the media on Sunday.

She stated that the police have initiated a manhunt for other individuals involved, including Oliver Parker Vormawor, one of the protest leaders.

ACP Ansah-Akrofi reaffirmed the commitment of the Police Service to maintain peace, security, and order within the nation.

Earlier on Saturday morning, the demonstrators, who were denied entry to the revolutionary park in front of the Jubilee House, obstructed roads with vehicles and stones, set fires, harassed motorists, verbally abused police and security personnel, and even played football on the streets.

This situation led to significant traffic congestion in the area, adversely affecting commuters and local businesses.

Many commuters were observed disembarking from vehicles to reach their destinations on foot.

The demonstrators were adorned with red bands and carried placards with messages such as “Greed over people, is that leadership?”, “Gold for few, destruction for the many”, “Your greed, our crises”, and “Greed is killing Ghana.”

At the time of this report, a substantial police presence remained at the 37 inter section to ensure peace, order, and the smooth flow of traffic in the vicinity.

BY ANITA NYARKO-YIRENKYI