The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has denied a request by Yvonne Nelson, Selorm Dramani Dzramado and Henry Osei Akoto, convenors of the planned #DumsorMustStop protest in Accra the chance to picket at in front of the Jubilee House.
In a letter dated May 15, the Command expressed its support for the protestors but said organizing it in front of the Jubilee House would pose a public security threat. It thus denied the protestors request to picket at the Revolution Square, opposite the Jubilee House.
“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 public defence, public order and violate the rights and freedom of other persons,”
“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,”
