North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced readiness for the upcoming demonstration against the sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust’s (SSNIT) 60% stake in four hotels to Rock City Hotel, owned by MP for Abetifi Bryan Acheampong.
Mr. Ablakwa had earlier notified the Ghana Police Service about the planned demonstration, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Ablakwa has been vocal in opposing the sale, citing a lack of due process and violation of procurement procedures. He has also petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the sale of the hotels owned by SSNIT.
Bryan Acheampong who doubles as the Minister for Agriculture claims that Ablakwa is tarnishing his image.
The demonstration, dubbed “Hands Off Our Hotels”, will commence at the Labadi Beach Hotel, proceed through La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, and end at the Jubilee House, where a petition will be presented to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
In a social media post [X] on Thursday, June 13, 2024, Mr Ablakwa stated that all is set for the intended demonstration.
According to Ablakwa, discussions with the Ghana Police Service have been concluded, and the necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a peaceful protest.
This follows a meeting with the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arhin Kwasi Annor, on Wednesday, June 12.
“All is set for the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels Demonstration.’ Yesterday, we concluded discussions with the Ghana Police Service at a meeting in the office of the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arhin Kwasi Annor.”
All is set for the ‘Hands Off Our Hotels Demonstration.’
Yesterday, we concluded discussions with the Ghana Police Service at a meeting in the office of the Greater Accra Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arhin Kwasi Annor.
See you all on Tuesday.
Enough of the State Capture! pic.twitter.com/WpP25Tyojq
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) June 13, 2024
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