The Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Arhin Kwasi Annor, has directed the #DumsorMustStop conveners to picket at the Independence Square instead of the Jubilee House.
This is contained in a letter dated May 15, 2024 addressed to the conveners of #DumsorMustStop.
“Following our engagement with you at the Regional Police Headquarters, Accra today, Wednesday 15/05/2024 regarding the notification of a public protest scheduled for Saturday 25th May, 2024, the Command states, …That the Jubilee House which is directly opposite the Revolution Square is the seat of Government and therefore a security zone, thus the protest and picket at Revolution Square may endanger pubic defence, public order, pubic violate the rights and freedom of other persons,” portions of the letter read.
“That the proposed time of 12 midnight for closure may compromise security which may lead to violence, endanger public defence, pubic order, pubic safety, pubic health and the running of essential services. Therefore, in the interest of Public Order, Public Safety and the Running of Essential Services, the Command request you to relocate the destination for the picketing to the Independence Square,” the Police said.
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The Command assured the conveners of “continuous commitment to maintain Iaw and order for the intended public protest within the mandate of the Ghana Police Service.”
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