05 Sep 2023 | 09:40 AM UTC
Ghana: Opposition activists plan protest in Accra Sept. 12
Opposition calls for protest march in Accra, Ghana, Sept. 12. Increased security and traffic disruptions likely. Avoid protest.
Event
Activists from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party have called for a protest in Accra on Sept. 12. Participants will gather at Parliament House before marching towards the Bank of Ghana. The exact time for the gathering is unclear; the protest was initially due 08:00-18:00 on Sept. 5. The purpose of the action is to demand the resignation of the chief of the Bank of Ghana over alleged mismanagement of funds. Organizers have notified police of the planned action.
Heightened security and traffic disruptions are likely along the march route. While widespread violence is not anticipated, clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid all protests. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent impacted areas. Leave the area immediately at the first sign of any confrontation. Heed the advice of security personnel.
