05 May 2021 | 10:47 PM UTC
Ghana: Activists to stage anti-government protest in Accra May 9
Civil society groups plan anti-government protest in Accra, Ghana, May 9; heightened security measures and transport disruptions likely.
Event
Civil society groups affiliated with the #FixTheCountryNow movement have called for a protest on May 9 to denounce the government's perceived inability to provide adequate public services, including affordable fuel, quality education, and good healthcare, among others. Participants will gather at 08:30 at Blackstar Independence Square before marching at 09:30 to Maxmart 37 via Atta Mills High Street, Graphic Road, Ring Road West Road, and Liberation Road. Organizers have indicated that the protest will end around 14:00. While authorities have reportedly not granted authorization for the protest, the demonstration may still be held despite existing COVID-19-related restrictions on public gatherings.
Security forces will almost certainly deploy to monitor the protest. Clashes between protesters and the police are possible if demonstrators ignore potential police orders to disperse. Localized road transport disruptions are likely in the vicinity of the march route.
Advice
Avoid the planned protest route on May 9 due to possible clashes between protesters and police and allow additional time to reach destinations near affected areas.
