We're ready for Democracy Hub's Planned Demonstration

Despite the court’s injunction, Democracy Hub remains committed to its demonstration, insisting that the protest will mirror the peaceful nature of their previous activities, including last year’s #OccupyJulorbiHouse, which saw several arrests.

The court’s decision to issue the injunction was grounded in Article 21(1)(d) of the 1992 Constitution and sections of the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491), limiting the group's ability to assemble at their preferred location.

So far, the police have not disclosed whether any adjustments have been made to the court’s injunction or what prompted their renewed commitment to support the event’s security.

This development follows an earlier injunction issued by the Accra High Court, which prohibits the pressure group from holding its demonstration at the Revolutionary Square, located near the Jubilee House.

In a statement from July, the group outlined its concerns over socio-economic injustice, rising poverty, unemployment, corruption, and environmental degradation, largely due to illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as 'galamsey'..

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