Police have arrested a man for allegedly bringing a pistol to the second day of demonstrations that have been convened by Arise Ghana on Wednesday.
Reports indicate that the unidentified man surrendered after he was caught with the weapon and has been sent to the Police station for further interrogations.
Joy News reports that leaders of the demonstration have asked anyone who has any weapon to surrender it. They told protesters Arise Ghana will not shield anyone caught with a firearm.
The demonstrations on June 28 and June 29 is to push the government to ease economic hardship .
Demonstrators massed up at the El Wak Stadium to continue with their scheduled protest against economic hardship.
Sammy Gyamfi tweeted on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, that police said they would provide security on an earlier agreed route.
“The police have confirmed their willingness and availability to provide Arise Ghana with security for today’s (Day 2) demo on the route agreed between us. Against hope, we believe in hope that they will stay true to their words in good faith and in the interest of peace,” he tweeted.
Demonstrators set off at the El Wak Sports Stadium and make their towards the Jubilee House, the Finance Ministry and Parliament
