- Protest against Komenda Sugar Factory lease to Indian firm.
- Rescheduled to Sept 17 in Accra, 5,000 participants expected.
- Demonstrators demand lease reversal, citing improper procedure.
- Protest starts at 37 Lorry Station, proceeds to Jubilee House.
The Concerned Citizens of the Komenda Traditional Area have formally notified the Ghana Police Service of their intention to hold a demonstration against the lease of the Komenda Sugar Factory.
The protest, initially scheduled for August 13, 2024, in Komenda, has been rescheduled to take place in Accra on September 17, 2024.
The demonstrators are demanding the reversal of the lease agreement, calling for the factory to return to its original purpose of processing locally grown sugarcane.
They argue that the lease agreement was made without proper procedural adherence and stakeholder consultation, sparking widespread concern among the community.
The residents, in a statement on September 3, 2024, notified the police pursuant to Section 1 clause 1 of the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491).
The group is expecting a minimum of 5,000 concerned Ghanaians from Accra and surrounding regions to participate in the protest.
The demonstration will commence at 6:00 am from the 37 Lorry Station, Accra, and proceed to the Jubilee House.
The group has requested the police to provide necessary support and security to ensure the peaceful conduct of the demonstration.
The protesters are determined to make their voices heard and bring attention to their demands for the reversal of the lease agreement.
The demonstration promises to be a significant event, with thousands expected to participate and show their support for the cause.
Read Below Statement:
