Thousands of Ghanaians have hit the streets of Ghana’s capital, Accra, to call on the leaders of the country to “fix the country”. The protest, which was blocked by a court injunction three months ago, finally comes off today August 4, 2021.
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The protesters, made up mainly young people, including celebrities and public figures, hold placards with various messages directed at the government.
While some placards have messages calling for the removal of 20% taxes on sanitary pads, others are also concerned about their funds that are locked up in one of the biggest Ponzi Scheme that has ever hit the country.
Let’s take a look at some of the images from the protest.
A Twitter user with the handle @YawaOfTheDaay compares a hospital in Ghana to that of Animals in another country.
Animal Hospital vs Korle-bu.. I prefer not to speak chale.. #FixTheCountry #4THAugustDemo pic.twitter.com/qnYT57oPCB
— 𝑩𝑬𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑴X (@bennimxUTD) August 4, 2021
Leaders seem to acquire V8 vehicles to manage the bad roads.
In Ghana, the politicians’ response to bad roads is to buy Land Cruiser V8. If you can’t afford one, God help you. This is the road that leads to my hometown Tumu. I dread going home. It’s a treacherous journey. #FixTheCountry pic.twitter.com/N3eCZrHar1
— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) August 4, 2021
Rent in Ghana is relatively cheaper. The concern of the youth is the bulk payment requested by landlords. Landlords in Ghana take a minimum of 2 years’ rent in advance. One could imagine how difficult it would be to pay rent 2 years in advance.
Poor health delivery and corruption were not left out on the placards.
The recent killing of citizens was also registered.
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Citizens seem to be tired of old leaders. The country’s leadership is predominantly old people beyond 60 years.
Where has the LA General Hospital gone to?
This placard carries a strong message difficult to decode.
Kaaka was one of the social media activists for the Fix The Country campaign. Kaaka was killed under mysterious circumstances and people have been calling for justice for him since. Two more people have died through a protest over Kaaka’s death.
Pictured are school children on their way to their school.
Religion?
Not much has been heard of NAM1 for some time now after the collapse of Menzgold, a Ponzi scheme that owes thousands of Ghanaians.
Certainly, everyone is returning home.
Focus on the background. Bread Van-like bullion vans are used to transfer monies to banks. Policemen have lost their lives through attacks on bullion vans.
The government has called on citizens to donate GHS100 (approximately $17) towards the construction of a Cathedral the president promised to build for God.
The old man says he wants a better country for his children and grandchildren.
Menstruation in Ghana seems to come at a cost.
The FixTheCountry protest coincided with Founders’ Day, a holiday to celebrate the founders of the country.
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