16 Feb 2022 | 12:03 PM UTC
Ghana: Activists plan protest in Accra Feb. 17 /update 1
Activists plan to march from Obra Spot to NABCO headquarters in Accra, Ghana, from 09:30 Feb. 17. Localized disruptions likey.
Event
Activists affiliated with the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) program will demonstrate in Accra Feb. 17 over unpaid government allowances. Organizers complied with police directives to postpone the protest, initially planned for Feb. 15. Police officials have advised participants to gather from 09:30 for the Feb. 17 event to mitigate traffic disruptions. Should the march route remain unchanged, participants will gather at the Obra Spot in the vicinity of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle and march towards the NABCO headquarters to deliver a petition. Activists affiliated with the #FixTheCountry anti-government movement will likely attend.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the vicinity of the march route. 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. 17. 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.
