Pelting of Stones Firing of Tear Gas Pepper Spray Scenes from Hands Off Our Hotels Demo VIDEO

Some participants of the ‘hands off our hotels’ demonstration which took place in Accra today (Tuesday) were spotted throwing stones at officers of the Police Service who were providing security for the march.

The attack which appeared unprovoked saw the officers seeking cover under their shields as they continued to provide security for the protesters.

Tension even got higher after the Police insisted the demonstrators would not be allowed to breach the agreed routes when they got to the Christ the King Catholic Church near the Jubilee House.

This incident occurred when demonstrators insisted on going beyond the agreed finishing point at Christ The King Church, close to the Jubilee House.

The demonstration was intended to stop SSNIT from selling 60% shares in four of their hotels.

Moments after that, some calm was restored as Mr Ablakwa gave a copy of the petition to a representative from the Jubilee House amidst heavy security.

The petition seeks to impress on government to halt the sale of some four hotels to Rock City Hotel, which is owned by Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong.

The hotels in question include the Labadi Beach Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Resort, Elmina Beach Resort, and Busua Beach Resort.


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