Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has bemoaned the police’s denial of bail for some Democracy Hub protesters who were arrested on September 22, 2024.
In a post on X on October 2, 2024, M.anifest criticised the “punitive measure” exhibited by the police and slammed some Ghanaians for supporting the actions of the police.
“It’s actually very alarming that you can be held without bail for exercising your right to protest. Even more concerning is your fellow Ghanaians agreeing with this blatant punitive measure under the guise of ‘law & order.’ E be your own people… until one day e reach dem,” M.anifest tweeted.
He also expressed his frustration with the current state of affairs in Ghana saying, “What will it take for real change to happen in this country?”
In another tweet, the rapper shared solidarity with those on the frontlines of the protest.
“Love to everyone on the frontlines and everyone amplifying. And to those poisoning the waters, literally and figuratively, posterity will have its say,” he tweeted.
M.anifest’s tweets come amid calls for the release of the 53 Democracy Hub protesters arrested during an anti-galamsey demonstration on September 22.
It’s actually very alarming that you can be held without bail for exercising your right to protest. Even more concerning is your fellow Ghanaians agreeing with this blatant punitive measure under the guise of ‘law & order.’ E be your own people… until one day e reach dem.…
— M.anifest (@manifestive) October 2, 2024
Currently, there is an ongoing 3-day protest organized by the Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey. The protest which begun on October 3, 2024 will end on October 5.
The protest is to drum home calls for an end to galamsey activities and a demand for the release of the detained protesters.