The Minority in Parliament has announced a change of date for its upcoming protest, dubbed #OccupyBoG, which demands the removal of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, and his two deputies, due to their alleged mismanagement of the economy.
The protest, initially scheduled for July 30, has been rescheduled to August 13, to avoid conflicting with the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) 2024 campaign launch in Tamale on July 27.
In a letter to the police on Tuesday, July 23, the Minority Leader, Dr. Casiel Ato Forson, explained that many Minority members would be attending the campaign launch, which would leave them with insufficient time to prepare for the protest.
The NDC’s campaign launch is a significant event, and the Minority members’ presence is crucial, making it challenging to mobilize for the protest on the original date. The Minority indicated that the proximity of the two events made the original date inconvenient, and a new date was necessary to ensure the success of the protest.
The letter, signed by Dr. Ato Forson, requested the police to reschedule the protest to August 13, between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, with the same route. The Minority is exercising its right to protest under the Public Order Act 1994 (Act 491), which allows for peaceful demonstrations, and has notified the police accordingly.
By rescheduling the protest, the Minority aims to ensure maximum participation and impact in its demand for the removal of the BoG Governor and his deputies, whom they hold responsible for the country’s economic woes.
The #OccupyBoG protest is a culmination of the Minority’s dissatisfaction with the government’s economic policies and the BoG’s handling of the economy, which they believe has led to high inflation, depreciation of the cedi, and economic hardship.
The protest is expected to draw attention to the Minority’s demands and push for accountability from the government and the BoG, with the hope of sparking positive change in the country’s economic management.
