The Ghana Police Service says it will enforce a High Court order prohibiting the planned “Stop Galamsey” demonstration slated for February 27, 2026.

In a press release dated February 26, the Accra Regional Police Command announced that a High Court in Accra, on February 24, 2026, granted an Order for Prohibition restraining the conveners from staging the protest.

“The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a High Court in Accra, on 24th February 2026, granted an Order for Prohibition restraining the conveners of the ‘Stop Galamsey’ demonstration from holding the planned protest on Friday, 27th February 2026,” the statement said.

According to the Police, the order was issued in the interest of public order and safety.

“The Order, which was duly served on the conveners, prohibits the demonstration on the said date in the interest of public order and safety, particularly as it coincides with the State of the Nation Address.”

The Command also addressed claims circulating online that the organisers had not been served with any court process.

“The Police have taken note of statements circulating on the organisers’ social media platforms suggesting that no court process had been served on them. The Police wish to clarify that the Court Order has been properly served in accordance with due process.”

The Police stressed that they would act in line with the law.

“The Accra Regional Police Command will enforce the High Court Order in accordance with the law.”

However, the Command indicated that engagement remains possible.

“However, in line with the Court’s directive, the Police remain open to engaging the conveners to agree on a mutually convenient date for the demonstration, in accordance with the Public Order Act.”

The public has been urged to respect the court’s decision.

“The Accra Regional Police Command urges the general public to comply with the Court Order and avoid any actions that may lead to breaches of the peace.”

The statement assured stakeholders of the Service’s commitment to balancing rights and security.

“The Command assures all stakeholders of its commitment to upholding constitutional rights while ensuring public safety and law and order.”

The release was signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region.