5 things we know so far about the demo that rocked Nana Addo in London over the military deal with the US

5 things we know so far about the demo that rocked Nana Addo in London over the military deal with the US

For several weeks, there has been a wave of uncertainty hanging over the finer details of a military deal between Ghana and the United States of America.

It lead to a series of actions by individuals and groups, most of whom were desirous of knowing the details of the deal.

On Saturday, April 21, 2018, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Accra to attend the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London, United Kingdom.

Nana Addo wearing a suit
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Credit: nanaakufoaddo.org

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Some Ghanaians allegedly mobilized themselves and organized a demonstration in a bid to register their displeasure with respect to the deal.

YEN.com.gh brings to you 5 things that happened in London in the course of the demonstration:

1. There is a video of the ambush, which is circulating online

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2. The protestors repeatedly screamed: “Ghana is not for sale!” and “Akufo-Addo is a traitor!”

3. This occurred when the President and his entourage including the First Lady were standing at the entrance of the London School of Economics (LSE).

4. The president however responded by marching to the protestors and waving at them

5. The protests were organized by the Ghana Action Plan for African Resistance led by one Alhassan Baba in London.

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