The Ghana Police Service has.announced it will hold a debriefing session with organizers of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Police after the three-day demonstration held by the group.
The debriefing, the police revealed, is aimed at fostering a more fruitful engagement in the future with the organisers.
The statement which was signed by the Director of Public Affairs, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, said, “As the demonstration has come to an end, we look forward to meeting with the organizers for a debriefing session with them with the aim of fostering a more fruitful engagement in the future”.
On Thursday hundreds of demonstrators gathered at 37 lorry station to march to Jubilee House but were stopped by police near 37 Military Hospital.
Armed with SWAT gear and armored vehicles, the Police prevented the demonstrators from marching to the seat of government.
The Police arrested several and detaining 51 including journalists.
However, all detainees were released the same day.
Read below a statement by the police
POLICE STATEMENT FOLLOWING THE END OF A THREE-DAY DEMONSTRATION BY DEMOCRACY HUB GROUP
1. Following the end of the three-day demonstration by the above-mentioned group, the Police would like to express gratitude to members of the public, especially those in Accra, for their support and understanding while we worked within our mandate to maintain law and order during the demonstration.
2. The Police would also like to apologize to members of the public who were inconvenienced in one way or the other, especially those who were caught up in the vehicular holdups during the demonstration.
3. As the demonstration has come to an end, we look forward to meeting with the organizers for a debriefing session with them with the aim of fostering a more fruitful engagement in the future.
4. We would like to assure the public once again, that the Service is not against any person or group of persons who may want to demonstrate. We have a track record of providing security for demonstrations in the past and would continue to do so within the confines of the law.
5. We, therefore, urge the general public to continue to partner us, as we work towards deepening our democratic credentials and maintaining peace and security in our beloved country.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
