A group calling itself the Coalition for Social Justice has said it will be hitting the streets of Accra on July 2 in a march dubbed “Kum Yen Preko” to protest the increasing levels of economic hardship and rising oppression under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo.
“As a key stakeholder of our democratic and development process, we note with deep concern, that ever since President Akufo-Addo ascended the Presidency, he and his government have pursued policies that have left many worse-off and increasingly vulnerable,” the group said in a statement on Monday June 17.
It added: “We note among other things; the unbearable cost of living in the country occasioned by high cost of fuel, continuous depreciation of the Cedi and the skyrocketing increases in prices of goods and services without a corresponding increase in wages. Many Ghanaians continue to lose their jobs, while Contractors remain unpaid. The NHIS is collapsing, and we are back to the era of Dumsor. Many flagship promises of President Akufo-Addo such as one constituency One million dollars per year, One Village One Dam, One District One Factory, and the promised fight against corruption remain unfulfilled. Due to the excessive reckless borrowings of the Akufo-Addo government, Ghana’s Public debt has increased astronomically by a whopping GHS80 billion in the last two (2) and a half years with very little to show for.”
Aside these, the group continued “we note with dismay, the several acts of oppression that have characterized the Akufo-Addo regime. In the last two (2) and half years, the Akufo-Addo government has sought to obscure and muzzle-out any opposition to their misgovernance by resorting to persistent harassment of political opponents and independent dissenting voices.”
“In view of the above, we are urging Ghanaians from all walks of life to join us on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019 to drum home a clear message to the Akufo-Addo government. “
Below is the full statement
PRESS RELEASE
17th June, 2019.
COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (CSJ) TO EMBARK ON “KUM YEN PREKO DEMO’’- A MARCH AGAINST HARDSHIP, AND OPPRESSION.
The Coalition for Social Justice (CSJ), announces for the information of all progressive forces and the general public that on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019, it shall embark on a mammoth demonstration in the capital city of Accra.
The march which is dubbed “Kum Yen Preko” is to protest the increasing levels of economic hardship and rising oppression under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo.
As a key stakeholder of our democratic and development process, we note with deep concern, that ever since President Akufo-Addo ascended the Presidency, he and his government have pursued policies that have left many worse-off and increasingly vulnerable.
We note among other things; the unbearable cost of living in the country occasioned by high cost of fuel, continuous depreciation of the Cedi and the skyrocketing increases in prices of goods and services without a corresponding increase in wages. Many Ghanaians continue to lose their jobs, while Contractors remain unpaid. The NHIS is collapsing, and we are back to the era of Dumsor. Many flagship promises of President Akufo-Addo such as one constituency One million dollars per year, One Village One Dam, One District One Factory, and the promised fight against corruption remain unfulfilled. Due to the excessive reckless borrowings of the Akufo-Addo government, Ghana’s Public debt has increased astronomically by a whopping GHS80 billion in the last two (2) and a half years with very little to show for.
Aside these, we note with dismay, the several acts of oppression that have characterized the Akufo-Addo regime. In the last two (2) and half years, the Akufo-Addo government has sought to obscure and muzzle-out any opposition to their misgovernance by resorting to persistent harassment of political opponents and independent dissenting voices.
We refer among other things, to the attacks on press freedom such as the gruesome murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale, the harassment and intimidation of journalists like Joy FM’s Manesseh Azuri, Star FM’s Edward Adeti, Radio XYZ’s Kwame Minka etc., as well as the gestapo shutdown of Radio Gold, Radio XYZ and other media organizations.
We also refer to the continuous harassmentEil:coaoflitheionNationalfrsoc iChairmanljustice@of gthemaNationall.com Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the several acts of lawlessness, the deployment of the coercive powers of state for the purpose of intimidating and silencing political opposition as was witnessed at Ayawaso West Wuogon.
These acts, coupled with increasing levels of insecurity and impunity in the country, arbitrary dismissals and victimization of workers, and the politically-motivated collapse of businesses perceived to belong to opponents, are calculated to aid the ”state capture” agenda of President Akufo-Addo and the NPP.
In view of the above, we are urging Ghanaians from all walks of life to join us on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019 to drum home a clear message to the Akufo-Addo government. We invite all progressive forces and political allies in this struggle to join us as we remind the Akufo-Addo regime that, it was elected to improve the living conditions of the Ghanaian and not to worsen them. They swore to respect human rights and freedoms and not to suppress same. Enough is enough!
Kum Yen Preko!
Gbee Wᴐ Nyongmlo!!
Kehshee Mu!!!
Wumi La Li!!!!!
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM
