The Minority in Parliament has rejected calls by the police to accept alternative routes for its planned protest against the governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr. Ernest Addison.
The Bank of Ghana has reported significant losses totaling GH¢60.81 billion for the financial year 2022, in stark contrast to the GH¢1.23 billion profit recorded in 2021.
The losses were primarily attributed to the government’s domestic debt restructuring activities and the depreciation of the local currency, among other factors.
The Minority had planned to end the protest at the Bank of Ghana and hand over a petition to the Governor, but the police wanted them to truncate the march at Independence Square instead.
Police in a statement explained that the routes selected by the minority may endanger public safety adding that the Bank of Ghana office is a security zone, but the Minority MPs remain adamant.
Speaking to Osei-Akoto with Ahotor News, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga insists they will follow the earlier communicated route for the march because it is their democratic right and admonished the police to also ensure the protection and safety of protestors on the day of the march.
Story by: Osei Akoto (Teacher Kojo) / Ahotoronline.com
