“Hands Off Our Hotels” Protest: Akufo-Addo to Review Petition and Take Appropriate Action

The President’s office has confirmed that President Akufo-Addo will review the petition from the “Hands Off Our Hotels” demonstrators and take appropriate action.

The protesters, led by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudazto Ablakwa, are calling for President Akufo-Addo to stop the transfer of 60 percent ownership in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel, a company owned by Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong.

Emmanuel Adumuah Bossman, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, who received the petition on Tuesday, June 18, mentioned that the President will carefully review it and provide a suitable response.

“We are delighted to pick it because it is part of the exercise of our democratic rights guaranteed under Chapter 5 of our constitution. We are also grateful that this procession and demonstration has taken place without any negative outcomes.

“So I have received this petition on behalf of the president. I will submit it and I can assure you that it will be looked into and the appropriate measures taking place as and when it is deemed fit and proper to do so.”