The Minority in Parliament is set to stage another demonstration against Dr. Ernest Addison, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), following a previous unsuccessful attempt to present their petition during the initial protest.

On October 3, 2023, a coalition of minority MPs, NDC supporters, and various interest groups organized the #OccupyBoG demonstration, demanding 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 hand over their petition directly 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.

The upcoming protest is scheduled to commence at Obra Spot, a popular starting point for demonstrations in Accra.

From there, the protesters will march through notable locations, including Farisco, Kingsway, and Rawlings Park, before ending at the BoG headquarters.

They hope to successfully submit their petition to the Governor this time.

Sources have confirmed to Classfmonline.com that the protest will be led by Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga, after obtaining the necessary authorization and clearance from the police.

Mr. Ayariga, known for his vocal stance on economic and financial issues, is expected to spearhead this demonstration, rallying supporters and calling for transparency and accountability from the central bank.

The protest centers on 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, prompting another round of demonstrations to press their demands.

The NDC MP has been on a longstanding crusade to hold the BoG Governor accountable, filing a series of demands and petitions to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and other relevant state bodies.

These include concerns about the bank’s debts, the construction of the new head office complex, and the Governor’s multi-million-dollar residence, among other issues