Ghana Police Service issue warning to trouble-makers ahead of Public sector workers demo
By: Nana Yaw Otibo Eric
The Ghana Police Service has sent a strong warning to trouble-makers that it will not tolerate any disturbance on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, when it provides protection for aggrieved public sector workers during their demonstration.
The public sector workers will hit the streets of the capital to express their displeasure over the 4% salary increment by the government which they deem ‘disappointing’.
The demonstrators are demanding from government a better conditions of service .
Ahead of the demonstration, the Ghana Police Service has warned the public it will not spare any person or group that makes attempts to cause trouble.“
The Public is however entreated to cooperate with the police for a successful event.
“Infiltrators who may want to take undue advantage of the demonstration to foment trouble are cautioned to desist from any such attempts since the Police will not hesitate to take the necessary action to stop such acts,” part of a release from the Ghana Police Service dated August 17 has said.
Meanwhile, the organisers and demonstrators participating in the demonstration are entreated to adhere to all COVID-19 protocols and remain in cooperation with the Police for a successful event.
The demonstration will commence from the Obra Spot through Kwame Nkrumah Avenue towards Farisco Traffic Light and will end at Independence Square.
Below is the release from the Ghana Police Service:
