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The Conveners of the #FixTheCountry campaign have finalised details with the Ghana Police Service concerning the first protest march scheduled for August 4, 2021.
The protest march that will first occur in Accra's principal streets will begin at the Obra Spot near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle and end at the Blackstar Square, Accra.
Protestors will be assisted by the Police personnel who will be directing the routes of the event to prevent obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
The Conveners, in a press statement, stated that persons coming for the protest are to assemble at Obra Spot at 6:30 am. The march will commence at 8:00 am.
“The protest march will go through the Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, to Farisco Traffic Lights. We will then take a left towards TUC, then continue on the road leading past Kinbu Senior High School to join the John Evans Atta Mills High Street.
“We will then proceed to Independence Square, where the Crowd will be addressed and subsequently dispersed. Obra spot (Circle) — Farisco Left — TUC — Kinbu Senior High School – Centre for National Culture – to Independence Square.
The added that “We expect the crowd to start dispersing around 2 pm after they have been addressed at the Independence Square.”
Meanwhile, all protestors are advised to adhere to all public health protocols.
“Kindly follow our official social media account @ghfixthecountry on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok for daily updates and other announcements. If you are interested in joining this protest or in helping organize the next ones outside of Accra, kindly reach out to us on any of our social media accounts or via WhatsApp on +233549214976,” the statement concluded.
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