High Court adjourns “Fix-the-country” hearing to June 21
The advocates of the “Fix-the-country” campaign have bemoaned the posture of the police in the matter
A case by the Ghana Police Service seeking to halt the demonstration by conveners of the “Fix-the-country” advocates has been adjourned to June 21 by an Accra High Court.
The Court, presided over by Justice Ruby Aryeetey adjourned the case, following a late filing of documents.
The Police have cited health concerns in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic if the protests are allowed to continue. The advocates of the “Fix-the-country” campaign have however bemoaned the posture of the police in the matter, noting that the need to “fix the country” would be to the benefit of all persons.
The protests started on social media following dissatisfaction with some members of the public over what they allege is the wanton hardship and economic mismanagement that is crippling the nation’s economic fortunes.
The Police secured an injunction over planned demonstrations by the protesters. However, the injunction was overruled by the Supreme Court.
In a later statement, the Police noted that the substantive matters remained, with regards to the planned demonstration, hence the conveners would still not be able to hold the intended demonstration, despite the Supreme Court ruling.
The hearing of the substantive matters would take place at the Accra High Court on 21st June 2021.
