Arise Ghana Vs. Police: What We Know So Far
Violence ensued in the afternoon of Tuesday, June 28, 2022; when protesters clashed with Police on the first day of the Arise Ghana demonstration. At a press conference after the incident, some leading members of Arise Ghana, accused the Police and people in authority of premeditating the events that played out on Tuesday. "Some ones of the police officials were wearing clothes like this (Arise Ghana red shirts), I didn’t know they were police officers. Court Order and Stay of ExecutionAn Accra High Court set 12 July 2022 to rule on the stay of execution application filed by pressure group Arise Ghana. The court ordered Arise Ghana to use the Farisco Traffic Light through to TUC headquarters and onward to the Independence Square.
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June 29, 2022 13:30 UTC
NPP Primaries: Baba Tauffic, Sammy Awuku, Dr. Hanan Eyeing Parliamentary Seats
According to GhanaWeb sources, the outgoing National Organizer of the NPP will look to snatch the Akropong parliamentary ticket from the incumbent MP, Oheneba Dokua Asiamah-Adjei. Reports suggest that Sammy Awuku was interested in contesting the Adentan seat but opted for the Akropong seat because it is a relatively safe seat in his home region. Baba Tauffic boasts of enormous experience such as serving as the Youth organizer when Hon. Yaw Buaben Asamoa won the Adentan seat in 2016It will be recalled that Hon. Baba Tauffic is hopeful of reclaiming the seat for the NPP.
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June 29, 2022 10:42 UTC
What a shame - Police's first reaction after Arise Ghana demo turned murky
General News of Tuesday, 28 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comChaos as police, protestors clash at Arise Ghana demoPolice fire tear gas on agitated protestorsPolice condemns violent protest, says 'behaviour is unacceptable'The Ghana Police Service has in a social media post described as ‘shameful’, the pandemonium that characterized the Arise Ghana demonstration, Tuesday afternoon. In a statement on its social media handle, the police condemned the violent act and exonerated itself from blame. “What a shame, we were there to protect you and ensure your safety, but you throw stones at us, injure and hurt us. TWI NEWSArise Ghana hit the streets to protest what it described as worsening economic conditions in the county. Attack on Police in the Ongoing Arise Ghana DemonstrationWhat a shame, we were there to protect you and ensure your safety, but you throw stones at us, injure and hurt us.
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June 29, 2022 08:39 UTC
LIVE UPDATES: Stand off between Arise Ghana protestors and police
General News of Tuesday, 28 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comArise Ghana is holding its planned demonstration today. Protestors converged at the Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange and began moving from 12pm. The protest is primarily to protest against persistent and astronomical hikes in fuel prices by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government, which has imposed excruciating economic hardships on Ghanaians. Others are to protest the grabbing of state lands by officials of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government, particularly the de-classification of huge portions of the Achimota Forest Reserve. Join our live updates here:
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June 29, 2022 01:52 UTC
Chaos as tear gas, stones fly, police and protestors clash at Arise Ghana demo
General News of Tuesday, 28 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comIt appears there is confusion on the grounds of the demonstration at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle as Arise Ghana protestors and officials from the police service clash. The altercation happened after organisers met with top officials of the police service to discuss the way forward following an obstruction when protestors tried moving from Obra Spot. After this meeting with the police, organisers returned to address the crowd about the situation but during this period, aggrieved protestors went against the police and tried pushing back the barricade. There's heavy police presence as about 500 police personnel have been deployed to the area to deal with the situation. Pockets of protestors are still scattered around the grounds, burning tyres and pelting stones at passing police.
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June 28, 2022 22:35 UTC
DCE brother’s wife, motor rider shot dead over GH¢350 debt
According to dailyguidenetwork.com, the incident happened when the debtor invited the deceased, identified as Akosua Esi who was a yam trader, to his farm in a village called Iddrisu Akuraa around Kronteng- Krachi to buy yam. The debtor shot Akosua Esi and the motor rider she was moving with on their way to his farm. The DCE, Evans Kyei Ntirii, in an interview said his brother’s wife, Akosua Esi was a yam trader at Maame Krobo market. “The Inspector-General of police upon hearing the incident sent the Regional Police Commander and his team to the families of the deceased,” he said. The bodies of Akosua Esi and the motor rider who is in his early 20s have been deposited at the Donkorkrom Presbyterian hospital pending an autopsy.
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June 28, 2022 16:52 UTC
I'm embarrassed by NPP’s failure to address Ghana’s challenges – Nana Akomea
“When I come and sit here and you play pronouncements that were previously made (by the president and the vice president), I’m embarrassed because these are not propaganda, they are things that we said we will do. “…you have to ask those who are in charge (why the government has failed to attain its promises). There were people in charge of finance and anytime the cedi fell and we said they were not doing well. There are people still in charge of these sectors,” he said. Watch Akomea's interview below:Meanwhile, GhanaWeb is accepting nominations for the prestigious GhanaWeb Excellence Awards – Youth Edition.
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June 28, 2022 15:51 UTC
GhanaWeb Reporter provides financial cushion to some bloggers
Bloggers and content creators using the GhanaWeb Reporter have earned approximately GHS 4,383.95 (USD 551.44) as of June 27, 2022. The GhanaWeb Reporter has two main user accounts which are the Basic Reporter and the Professional Reporter. Only Professional Reporter accounts get monetized niche blogs that earn them advertising revenue generated by their blogs. Each GhanaWeb Reporter user has a specialized page with a custom URL and they have the ability to engage followers through the App’s private messaging feature. To be a GhanaWeb Reporter, download the GhanaWeb App for free on the Google Play Store and the App Store.
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June 28, 2022 15:32 UTC
‘Forgive me one last time’ - Bechem United's Augustine Okrah apologizes for headbutting referee
Sports News of Tuesday, 28 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comHearts of Oak win MTN FA Cup after beating Bechem UnitedBechem United stariker Augustin Okrah received a red cardHearts of Oak win back-to-back FA Cup championshipsBechem United forward, Augustine Okrah, has rendered an unqualified apology for headbutting an assistant referee, Stephen Balanguena, during the Sunday June 26 MTN FA Cup final between his club and Accra Hearts of Oak. He also used the opportunity to ask for forgiveness from the entire management of Bechem United, the fanbase and teammates for the harm his actions may have caused them. “I tender an unconditional apology for the unethical behavior that caused my early exit from the FA Cup final between Hearts of Oak and Bechem United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. “To Mr. Kingsley Owusu Achau, The Patrons, The Management, My Indefatigable teammates, The Entire fans (Hunters), Friends of Bechem United, The good people of Ahafo Region and the entire sporting fraternity, please forgive me this one last time. Augustine Okrah was shown a red card in the 68th minute of the much-anticipated FA Cup finals after a throw in which he thought should have gone his way was called against him instead.
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June 28, 2022 10:43 UTC
Russia-Ukraine War Will Redefine Global Economic Architecture - Bawumia
During the Vice President’s address at the festival, he mentioned that the Ukraine and Russia war has brought about economic hardship leading to the hike in fuel prices. "War has hindered global growth and has aggravated inflationary pressures and disrupted supply change that we have known.”He continued and noted the Government’s commitment to ensuring the economy is stable. The vice president also acknowledged the importance of the Chieftaincy institution to the development of the country and appealed to the Nananom to continue to play their part in nation-building. In Okyenhene Amoatia Ofori Panin’s address, he admitted the Vice President’s remarks on the hardship attributed to the Ukraine and Russia war, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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June 28, 2022 10:09 UTC
Arise Ghana secures stay of execution after court judgement
General News of Monday, 27 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comArise Ghana plans protestPolice disagree with planned time for demonstrationPolice takes Arise Ghana to courtOrganisers of Arise Ghana have secured a stay of execution against the Ghana Police Service. This follows an earlier judgement by an Accra Court on Monday, June 27, 2022. Bernard Mornah who was unhappy about the High Court's ruling however appealed the ruling and filed for a stay of execution pending the determination of the appeal on July 12, 2022. In a post confirming this on Facebook, Rex Omar who is part of the group said,"We’ve secured stay of execution against the Ghana Police Service and therefore the arrangements by the ARISE GH Group still stands and we hope to stage a peaceful and historic demonstration. Background:Arise Ghana DemoArise Ghana have planned a historic two-day demonstration primarily to protest persistent and astronomical hikes in fuel prices by the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government that has imposed excruciating economic hardships on Ghanaians.
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June 28, 2022 05:35 UTC
Ghana will have to borrow to pay wages soon - Gabby Otchere-Darko
He indicated that Ghana's current economic stance is not the best, with the country using all the revenue it raises to pay its debts. "We can't continue to use all the little revenues raised to pay our debts. Very soon we may have to borrow to pay wages!" We can’t continue to use all the little revenues raised to pay our debts. Very soon we may have to borrow to pay wages!
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June 27, 2022 20:43 UTC
Two-day demonstration to begin in Ghana tomorrow
A youth group calling itself “Arise Ghana” has settled on Tuesday, June 28 to begin a historic two-day demonstration in the capital city Accra. The demonstration is aimed at protesting the hikes in fuel prices and the harsh economic conditions imposed on Ghanaians by the Akuffo Addo/Bawumia-led administration. -Police interference-The planned protest already appears to be encountering some challenges as the Ghana police Service is seeking a court injunction on the protest. In a statement on Sunday, June 26, the GPS says it needs the court to determine the period for the Arise Ghana demonstration. Organisers had told local media that the demonstration will hold as planned,
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June 27, 2022 16:08 UTC
Five top personalities who have openly endorsed Arise Ghana demo
The pressure group, Arise Ghana, is set to undertake the June 28 – 29, 2022 demonstration in Accra in a bid to highlight economic and governance challenges bedevilling the country. Randy AbbeyHost of the Good Morning Ghana programme on Metro TV, on Thursday, June 23, declared his support for the Arise Ghana demo stating that the issues being raised sat well with him. Randy Abbey’s endorsement was made on Metro TV during his show, he said: “Next Tuesday, next Wednesday is the (Arise Ghana) demo, you know I have never participated in a demonstration but I endorse your demonstration. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and Charles Wereko-BrobbeyThe two founding members of the NPP declared support for the demonstration at separate meetings with leaders of the Arise Ghana demonstration when they paid courtesy calls to them. He tweeted: “ARISE GHANA DEMO!
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June 27, 2022 07:24 UTC
Police file suit to change duration of Arise Ghana demo
General News of Sunday, 26 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comCourt to determine duration of Arise Ghana demo on June 26Arise Ghana did not agree with us on changing time for June 28 demo – PoliceArise Ghana demo scheduled to take place between June 28 – 29, 2022The Ghana Police Service has indicated that it has filed a suit in court for the determination of the duration of the planned demonstration by Arise Ghana Coalition. According to the Police, the suit filed was necessitated by the lack of agreement with the organisers of the demonstration on when the protest should start and the time it should end. to“… the Police received a verbal response from the organisers the effect that they are unable to change the time of the demonstration. It added that the court will be hearing its suit against the duration of the demo on Monday, June 27, 2022. Read the full statement released by the police below:Meanwhile, GhanaWeb is accepting nominations for the prestigious GhanaWeb Excellence Awards – Youth Edition.
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June 27, 2022 02:05 UTC