New Date and Venue Announced for the #DumsorMustStop Vigil after Police Injunction

The conveners of the #DumsorMustStop protest have announced changes to their planned demonstration against the ongoing power cuts in Ghana. The protest, initially scheduled for May 25 at Revolution Square near the Jubilee House, will now take place on June 8. The meeting point has also been changed to in front of the University of Ghana, with protesters marching to the Tetteh Quarshie Roundabout.

At the roundabout, a podium will be set up for speeches before the protesters disperse. The new time for the vigil is from 2 PM to 10 PM, instead of the previously scheduled 8 am start.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service is seeking a court order to prevent the protest from taking place at the Revolution Square.

In a suit filed on May 20, the police are requesting an injunction to stop the planned demonstration, citing concerns for public order, public safety, defense, and effective policing.

The court is expected to rule on the police’s request on Friday, May 24, at 9 am.

The conveners had originally notified the police on May 9 about their plan to hold a vigil against the power cuts, known locally as “Dumsor,” at Revolution Square on May 25 from 8 am until midnight.

Following this notification, the conveners were invited by the Accra Regional Police Command for a meeting on May 15 to discuss their protest plans.

After the meeting, the police directed the conveners to change the location of the protest, stating that the Jubilee House is a security zone.

The Ghana Police Service explained that the designation of the Jubilee House as a security zone came after a security threat assessment conducted by the Police Command in collaboration with the Intelligence Unit at the National Police Headquarters.

Despite the police’s attempts to restrain the protest, the conveners are determined to move forward with their plans, albeit with the new changes in place.

They continue to urge the public to join them in raising their voices against the erratic power supply that has been affecting many lives and businesses across the country.