The Minority in Parliament has engaged the Greater Accra Regional Police Command to discuss modalities for its intended protest against the Governor of the Bank of Ghana and his deputies.
The protest, scheduled for September 5, aims to address concerns over alleged corrupt practices within the central bank and its adverse effects on the nation’s economy.
Describing the meeting on Wednesday, August 23 as productive, the Minority caucus along with CSOs and pressure groups expressed confidence that the police would provide necessary assistance during the march.
Deputy Minority Leader, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, spoke to the media after the session, expressing contentment with the outcome.
He revealed that while the police had proposed alternative routes for the protest, the Minority insisted on their initially chosen route.
“The police proposed alternative routes to us but we insisted on the route we have chosen. We concluded that we will go through the route that we have proposed so everything is set for the protest,” Buah stated.
Encouraging widespread participation, Buah urged Ghanaians to join the protest in large numbers to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the corrupt activities at the Bank of Ghana that have led to financial hardship for many citizens.
Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, explained that the protest’s final destination would be the Central Bank Building on the John Evans Atta Mills High Street, where a petition would be presented to Governor Ernest Addison.
Ayariga underlined the importance of citizens’ involvement in safeguarding the central bank’s integrity.
“How is it that we cannot demonstrate or march to the frontage of the Bank of Ghana head office building,” he questioned and compared it to demonstrations at the Jubilee House, which houses the President.
Bernard Mornah, former Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), emphasized the dire consequences of neglecting the Bank of Ghana’s current state.
He warned against complacency, as the central bank’s stability is interconnected with citizens’ well-being.
Mr. Mornah emphasized that addressing the root issues, including the removal of responsible individuals, is crucial for the country’s financial health.
The march is scheduled to commence at 8:00 a.m. at the frontage of Parliament House.
The march will then proceed through Osu Cemetery Traffic Light, Ministry of Finance, High Court Complex Kinbu, Makola, Rawlings Park, Opera Square, and conclude at the Bank of Ghana.
The protest’s final destination, the frontage of the Bank of Ghana, will serve as the site for picketing, where the demonstrators will call for the immediate resignation of the Governor, Deputy Governors, and the Board of Directors of the Bank.