Audio By Carbonatix
Fishermen in Elmina have blocked the road linking Cape Coast and Takoradi, leaving many passengers stranded.
They also reportedly vandalised property of the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem District Assembly.
The fishermen were protesting against a law prohibiting them from using flash lights to fish at night.
They complained that harvest has substantially been affected by the law and have asked the government to take a second look at it.
Joy FM's Central Regional correspondent Richard Kojo Nyarko who visited the scene said the protesters numbering about 800 blocked the road with stones, blocks, chairs, sticks and other items at the Elmina Junction.
He said the police threw tear gas to disperse the demonstrators who have now gone into hiding.
Commuters who complained bitterly about how the actions have affected their movement were assisting the police to remove the road blocks.
Story by Myjoyonline.com/Ghana
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
13 arrested as Central East Police crack down on crime in Senya Beraku enclave
2 minutes -
Kumasi residents raise alarm over poor street lighting ahead of Christmas
32 minutes -
Police swoop in Kintampo nabs 13 in drug bust, seizes cannabis and tramadol
42 minutes -
Activist urges stronger border security, environmental protection, and accountability
51 minutes -
Let’s be more intentional about our unity than they were about our division – Mahama to diaspora
57 minutes -
Former Jasikan MCE quits as Bryan Acheampong’s coordinator; declares support for Bawumia
58 minutes -
2025 Diaspora Summit: Ablakwa calls for concrete action on reparations
1 hour -
Police crack down on drug trafficking in Tamale, arrest 4 and seize illicit substances
1 hour -
Egg-citing deals as The Multimedia Group’s X’mas Egg Market sells out on Day 1, returns tomorrow
2 hours -
NPP Primaries: Electoral Area Coordinators in Yunyoo, Chereponi and Saboba declare support for Bawumia
2 hours -
Revocation of L.I. 2462 step in the right direction – Lands Ministry Spokesperson
3 hours -
Afeku urges creation of world-class hospitality training school in Volta Region
4 hours -
Ghana’s unemployment rate eases slightly to 13.0% in 2025 third quarter
4 hours -
Climate change forcing migration as Farm Radio engages stakeholders on solutions
4 hours -
Financial knowledge secures the future – NIB to Police Ladies
4 hours
