Ghana: Opposition group calls for indefinite protest at Kotoka International Airport in Accra from March 30

Event

Opposition MPs have called for an indefinite protest at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra from March 30, over the cost of the mandatory COVID-19 testing upon arrival. Participants will picket on a daily basis at an undisclosed location in the vicinity of KIA 14:00-18:00. Organizers have notified police, claiming that the action will continue until the government amends the testing requirements.

Increased security and localized traffic disruptions are likely in the vicinity of KIA during the action. Skirmishes are possible, notably if participants obstruct travelers' access to the airport.

Advice

Heed the instructions of local authorities. Avoid all protests to mitigate associated disruptions. Depart the area at the first sign of a confrontation. As a precaution, allow extra time for arrival at KIA over the coming weeks.