Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno
The Ghana Police Service has announced that it will enforce a High Court directive banning the planned “Stop Galamsey” protest scheduled for February 27, 2026.
In a press statement dated February 26, 2026, signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Regional Police Command, police disclosed that the High Court in Accra had, on February 24, 2026, issued an Order for Prohibition restraining the organisers from proceeding with the demonstration.
“The Accra Regional Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a High Court in Accra, on February 24, 2026, granted an Order for Prohibition restraining the conveners of the ‘Stop Galamsey’ demonstration from holding the planned protest on Friday, February 27, 2026,” the statement said.
Police explained that the court’s decision was taken to safeguard public order and security.
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“The Order, which was duly served on the conveners, prohibits the demonstration on the said date in the interest of public order and safety, particularly as it coincides with the State of the Nation Address,” part of the statement indicated.
The directive also responded to reports circulating on social media suggesting that the organisers had not been served with any legal documents.
“The Police have taken note of statements circulating on the organisers’ social media platforms suggesting that no court process had been served on them. The Police wish to clarify that the Court Order has been properly served in accordance with due process,” it said.
Reaffirming its position, the Police stated that it would act strictly within the law to ensure compliance with the court’s ruling.
The Command indicated its willingness to engage the organisers on a possible alternative date.
“However, in line with the Court’s directive, the Police remain open to engaging the conveners to agree on a mutually convenient date for the demonstration, in accordance with the Public Order Act,” it noted.
The public was also advised to respect the court’s directive and avoid actions that could disrupt the peace.
The statement concluded with an assurance of the Service’s commitment to balancing constitutional freedoms with security concerns.
“The Command assures all stakeholders of its commitment to upholding constitutional rights while ensuring public safety and law and order,” the statement concluded.
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Source:
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