Demonstrators of the OccupyBOG protest have faced off with after the proposed route beyond 2nd Image leading to Rockzy Cinema was unexpectedly blocked.
The roadblock, a decision communicated by the Ghana Police Service yesterday, led to a confrontation between protestors and law enforcement officers, with protestors expressing their discontent in a vocal manner.
The Ghana Police Service had earlier issued a directive diverting the planned #OccupyBoG route, instructing protestors to follow the Castle road leading to the Ridge roundabout, which then proceeds through to Parliament and the Accra Sports Stadium. This decision was made in a bid to ensure the safety and security of all participants and prevent any potential disruptions.
However, as demonstrators encountered the human police blockade set up after 2nd Image, emotions ran high, resulting in loud and passionate reactions from the protestors. The atmosphere at this juncture remained charged as demonstrators voiced their frustrations and continued to hoot at the police.
Watch some tense reactions below: