The Minority in Parliament is preparing for another demonstration against the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison, following an unsuccessful attempt to present their petition during the first protest.

The protest will be led by Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, after obtaining the necessary authorisation and clearance from the police.

Mahama Ayariga is expected to spearhead this upcoming demonstration, rallying supporters and calling for transparency and accountability from the central bank.

The issues at the heart of the protest include concerns over monetary policies, inflation, and the overall management of the country’s financial system.

The Minority contends that these issues have not been adequately addressed, warranting another round of demonstrations to press their demands.

The NDC MP has been on a longstanding crusade to hold the BoG Governor accountable through a series of demands and petitions to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and other relevant state bodies regarding the bank’s debts, the construction of the new Head Office complex, and the Governor’s multi-million-dollar residence, among other issues.

Meanwhile, on October 3, 2023, a coalition comprising minority MPs, NDC supporters, and various interest groups organized the #OccupyBoG demonstration. They demanded the resignations of Dr. Addison and his deputies over allegations of economic mismanagement and unauthorized currency printing.

During the protest in Accra, the Minority’s effort to directly hand over their petition to the Governor was thwarted when the head of security received it instead.

This action did not satisfy the opposition lawmakers and the accompanying crowd, who demanded direct engagement with the Governor regarding the central bank’s policies and operations.

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