25 Feb 2022 | 05:11 PM UTC
Ghana: Activists to protest outside Ashaiman District Court, Accra, Feb. 28
Activists to rally outside Ashaiman District Court of Accra, Ghana, from 06:00 Feb. 28 to protest academic's arrest. Disruptions likely.
Event
Activists affiliated with the opposition #FixTheCountry movement plan to gather at the Ashaiman District Court of Accra from 06:00 Feb. 28. The purpose of the protest is to demand the release of a professor and activist arrested in Ghana Feb. 11.
Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions are likely around the protest site. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces are possible, particularly if authorities forcibly disperse protesters.
Advice
Avoid the protest to mitigate potential disruptions. Heed the advice of security personnel and leave the area immediately at the first sign of any confrontation.
