11 Feb 2022 | 10:38 AM UTC
Ghana: Activists plan anti-government protest in Accra Feb. 15
Activists plan to march from Obrah Spot to NABCO headquarters in Accra, Ghana, from 07:00 Feb. 15. Localized disruptions likey.
Event
Activists affiliated with the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) program will demonstrate in Accra Feb. 15 over unpaid government allowances. Participants will gather from 07:00 at the Obra Spot in the vicinity of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle and march towards the NABCO headquarters. Organizers have notified police; it remains unclear whether permission for the event has been granted. Activists affiliated with the #FixTheCountry anti-government movement will likely attend.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely around the protest site. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces are possible, particularly if authorities forcibly disperse protesters.
Context
The Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) program is a government initiative aiming to provide job opportunities to young people.
Advice
Avoid the protest Feb. 15. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area. Heed the advice of security personnel and leave the area immediately at the first sign of any confrontation.
