On Thursday, September 21, 2023, a protest aimed to demand accountability, protest against the high cost of living, leadership failure in resolving economic challenges, poor road infrastructure (#FixTheMotorWay), galamsey, corruption, and greed was organised in Ghana by the Democracy Hub.
Unfortunately, the protest was met with police brutality, even though the right to assemble and protest is protected by law. Unarmed and impassioned Ghanaians who had gathered at the 37 Trotro station earlier this morning were arrested and allegedly beaten up by the police.
The incident sparked outrage on Twitter (now X), which coincidentally happened to be a national memorial holiday for Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
Many Ghanaian celebrities have reacted to the protest.
