The road in front of the 37 Military Hospital in Accra is filled with protestors who are unrelenting in their quest to see a change in the country.
Their calls, in the face of riot control police, have grown louder over the past three to four hours.
Though their attempt to take their concerns all the way to the Jubilee House was thwarted by the police, their enthusiasm remained visible.
They chanted various songs, including the national anthem, and also took turns for personalities to express their grievances.
As more momentum was gained, so did the clouds. By 2:40 p.m., a heavy downpour started.
While a few people left the group to find shelter elsewhere, most of them would not let the blasting sounds from the speakers go to waste.
“And help us to resist the oppressor's rule.
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) September 22, 2023
With all our will and might for evermore”, that's the song the demonstrators of the ongoing #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest as they defy the rain. pic.twitter.com/6m3v2Pu3n2
They danced in the rain and chanted more songs near the barricades with no plans to leave soon.
Watch the videos below as shared on social media.
🇬🇭The heavy rains did not pose any real threat to the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protestors as one would imagine. ⛈️
— Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) September 22, 2023
They remained in high spirit despite the downpour and the heavy police presence. pic.twitter.com/imMF5DfDXg
Whether rain or shine, we will keep fighting for a better Ghana!!! #OccupyJulorbiHouse pic.twitter.com/xCVycnMeUw
— Seyram (@__theSeyram) September 22, 2023
they’re brought hot water to pour on us wai #OccupyJulorbiHouse pic.twitter.com/SYyRKAAuwb
— anisah⁷ (@biawurbi) September 22, 2023
At about 4:00 pm, the exercise came to an end and protestors dispersed.
Meanwhile, the police says it is unaware of any assault meted out against any member protestor.
In a statement after today's session, the Service explained that it met with the leaders of the Democracy Hub to address concerns raised.
"It was established at the meeting that there is no evidence or reported case of assault against the demonstrators according to police records," the September 22 communiqur read.
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