The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of several demonstrators from the Democracy Hub following clashes at the 37 Intersection in Accra today (September 22, 2024).
Today marks Day Two of the protests and demonstrators attempt to block sections of the road with vehicles and dismantle police barriers, leading to a confrontation with law enforcement.
According to a Police statement today, they had to re sought to the ”use all lawful means” to restrain protesters and remove a vehicle that had caused a blockade.
Some demonstrators were arrested, while others fled the scene.
Meanwhile the Police has assured the public that the situation is under control, with free flow of traffic.
The demonstrations are are part of a three-day protest organized by the Democracy Hub, focusing on grievances related to economic mismanagement and other national issues.
On the first day, protesters had similarly caused disruptions at the 37 Roundabout, prompting swift police intervention.
On the second day, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, one of the convenors of the Democracy Hub street protest, was seen removing a key from a police vehicle and throwing it away.
The vehicle, a towing truck had been brought to the scene by the Police, to tow a vehicle the protesters had used to block the main road.
