The Concerned Citizens of Komenda Traditional Area have informed the Ghana Police Service of their planned demonstration set for Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
According to a statement dated August 5, the group anticipates a turnout of at least 2,000 participants from the Komenda Traditional Area and surrounding regions.
The protest is scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m., starting from Komenda Township and concluding at Komenda Junction.
This action complies with Section 1, Clause 1 of the Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491), which mandates notifying the police at least five days prior to any special event in a public place.
The demonstration aims to oppose the government’s decision to lease the Komenda Sugar Factory to an Indian firm.
The protesters demand the reversal of the lease agreement, calling for the factory to return to its original mission of processing locally-grown sugarcane rather than importing raw sugar.
They argue that the lease agreement lacks proper procedural adherence and stakeholder consultation.
Click to read the statement by Komenda Residents