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Social Trends: MP Leads Ghana’s ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ Anti-Corruption March
On June 18, 2024, a significant protest named ‘Hands Off Our Hotels’ took place in Accra, Ghana, opposing the sale of a 60% stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel, a company owned by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong.
Lead convener Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says if President Akufo-Addo doesn't respond to the #HandsOffOurHotels protest, the demonstration will continue in other regions.#TV3GH pic.twitter.com/4wrGhRrLGn
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) June 18, 2024
The demonstration, led by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was organized by various groups including the Organized Labour and the Minority caucus in parliament.
#HandsOffOurHotels Demo: Massive turn-up as Organized Labour joins forces with Minority caucus in parliament to protest sale of SSNIT 60% stake in 4 hotels to Rock City. pic.twitter.com/eRWEjCxphv
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) June 18, 2024
Protesters expressed concerns about corruption and conflict of interest, fearing negative impacts on their pension returns.
Chiefs of La join the ongoing "Hands Off Our Hotels" demonstration…#GHOneNews #GHOneTV pic.twitter.com/29HuP3Z6AW
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) June 18, 2024
Despite a large turnout and a march towards the Jubilee House, police prevented the protesters from reaching their destination.
Preparations are in full swing for the Hands Off Our Hotels demonstration organized by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa#3NewsGH pic.twitter.com/piCpGOLx1l
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) June 18, 2024