Vice Chairman of the Bawumia 2024 Campaign team, Nana Akomea, has criticized the organizers and participants of the Democracy Hub protests, which began on Friday, September 20.
In an interview on Peace FM, Nana Akomea, commended the Ghana Police Service for their discipline and efforts despite the clear irritation from some demonstrators.
“I am glad the Police showed restraint and calm, allowing us to witness the misconduct during the protest. Is that how demonstrations should be done, by blocking a hospital?,” he remarked.
He went on to praise the officers for arresting what he called “unruly protesters” and stressed the importance of maintaining order during such events.
The protest which was aimed to pressure the government into taking more decisive actions against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey quickly turned into chaos, leading to a police intervention to restore order.
The police used minimal force to manage the situation by arresting several protesters for allegedly ignoring warnings and engaging in vandalism near the 37 Military Hospital.
Protesters blocked roads, obstructing traffic, while their leader, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, reportedly escalated the situation by removing and throwing away the keys from a police vehicle
In the aftermath, a significant number of protesters were detained and are now facing prosecution.
