Apparently scared by what appears like an emerging trend, a high court in Ghana has barred groups from holding so-called hunger protests in the capital Accra, as youth-led demonstrations in other African countries become commonplace.
The 7-day protest dubbed ‘The Gen-Z demo’ is billed for July 31 to August 6 at the Black Star Square.
Protest organisers said two million people would march to demand more action from President Nana Akufo-Addo on corruption and living conditions. They will also rail against delays in signing an anti-LGBTQ bill into law.
Court documents seen by ModernGhana News said the police have warned that the planned demonstration could compromise public order.
In a ruling on Tuesday, Abena Serwaa, high court judge, approved police request to ban a handful of organisations from carrying out protests.
The planned protests come amid election campaigns in Ghana.
They also arrive on the heels of a wave of demonstrations across Africa in recent weeks.
