Ghana’s #FixTheCountry Movement Demands Justice After Arrests at #OccupyJulorBiHouse Protest

Recent occurrences in Ghana have shocked the nation in a world where the people’s power is a pillar of society. The #FixTheCountry movement, a group that promotes change and development, is at the center of a contentious and worrying problem. 

Ghana, a thriving democracy in West Africa, has always been a country that appreciates the right to peaceful gathering and expression. The extent to which these fundamental rights are protected, meanwhile, has come into doubt in light of recent events. Ghanaian police officers intervened in a peaceful protest that had gathered at the 37 Trotro station at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 21.

Participating activists in the #OccupyJulorBiHouse demonstration had to deal with the full weight of the law enforcement agency. They were detained without being given specific justifications or explanations, which left them perplexed and worried about the health of their democracy. One of the protesters who was detained, Dela Gold Heart, spoke about her experience on social media, saying, “The police just detained us for standing at the 37 Trotro station. Nothing regarding why we are being detained is mentioned. They are taking us to unfamiliar locations. She also shared a live Facebook video that documented their arrest by Ghanaian law enforcement.

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The Ghana Police Service’s activities have not been ignored. In a press release, the #FixTheCountry movement denounced the “unreasonable, unlawful, and unconstitutional arrests of protestors.” They contend that such measures constitute a grave threat to the country’s democratic stability.

The activists have stated their demands in a news release. They demand that all demonstrators who were detained during the #OccupyJulorBiHouse demonstration be released right now and without conditions. They also stress that the police’s actions are not only unjust but also interfere with Ghanaians’ fundamental freedoms of speech and peaceful assembly.

Interestingly, reports have surfaced claiming that those who had been detained were being taken to several police stations, making it challenging for the required type of legal representation to be provided. This raised concerns about potential interference in the court system and the detained protestors’ access to legal representation.

The #FixTheCountry movement’s activists are pleading with all Ghanaians to support their cause in light of these disturbing developments. They are looking for assistance for their continuous protest, which aims to reject and oppose the appalling breaches and abuse of basic human rights. Stand up for democracy, free speech, and the freedom to peacefully protest—that is the plain message.

The circumstances surrounding the #OccupyJulorBiHouse demonstration have sparked a national discussion regarding Ghana’s democracy and freedom of expression. Citizens who cherish their democratic rights are responding favorably to the cries for justice and the demands for the release of the protesters.

Ghana is at a turning point where the decisions made in the next few days will define how committed the country is to democracy and the rule of law. Ghanaians are unified in their demand for justice, and the world is watching.

Story by Sadat M Ali