Dozens arrested as Democracy Hub protest turns chaotic

On September 22, 2024, 3:36 PM

Police have arrested several protesters as demonstrations by the pressure group Democracy Hub enters a second day.

The protesters were rounded up at the 37 Military Hospital area after violent scenes and blocking of the main roads, causing gridlock along that stretch.

A release from the Ghana Police Service said, “In order to keep the peace and maintain law and order the police were compelled to use all lawful means to restrain them, tow away the vehicle which was causing the blockade. Police have arrested some of the perpetrators while others have run away from the scene”.

“The police are on manhunt to arrest one of their leaders Oliver Vormawor and others who engaged in some acts of lawlessness at the 37 Intersection”.

Democracy Hub notified the police about their three-day protests against poor governance and economic woes in the country but they were advised against the demonstrations for security reasons.

After the arrests, the police assured that they would continue to ensure security, law and order in the country.

“We would like to assure the public that the situation is under control, there is free flow of traffic and police will continue to ensure security, law and order in the country,” the statement added.

This comes a day after the police issued a stern warning to the organizers of the Democracy Hub demonstration, cautioning that any attempts to continue their protest at the 37 Intersection or other unauthorized locations will be met with the “use all lawful means possible to ensure the free movement of traffic and prevent undue inconvenience to the general public”.