Members of #FreeTheCitizens, a hashtag developed to demand the release of Democracy Hub Demonstrators, have planned a 3-day (Thursday October 3rd to Saturday October 5th) demonstration to achieve their mission.
The protest will start from Legon Okponglo and end at the Black Star Square in Accra.
The protest is aimed at pushing for the release of 53 anti-galamsey protesters who were arrested by police and detained a week ago.
The protests which is an encore to that of Democracy Hub demonstrators, seeks to intensify pressure on government to ban illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana, and magnify the attention of persons arrested and detained from participating in the prior demonstration (Democracy Hub).
The approved routes for the protest are; Legon Stadium – Okponglo Traffic Light – Shiashie/Standard Board Traffic Light – Shangri La – Airport Traffic Light – Association International School – National Service Secretariat – Castle Kawukudi – Kanda Highway – Accra High School Junction – Electoral Commission Office – Ridge – Ridge Hospital – AU Roundabout – Parliament – Osu Cemetery – Accra Sports Stadium – Independence Square.
