Efia Odo, others to lead #FixTheCountry demonstration on May 9
- TV Presenter, Efia Odo, and other influencers have presented their plan for a demonstration against the government to the Police
- The demonstration is expected to take place on Sunday, May 9, 2021
- The demonstration seeks to force the government to address issues facing Ghanaians
Television Presenter, Efia Odo, and other social media influencers have notified the Ghana Police Service of their intention to embark on a demonstration against the government on Sunday, May 9, 2021.
Under the rallying call #FixTheCountry, Ghanaians online have taken on the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led government to task by outlining the various issues slowing the growth of Ghana, and its effects on citizens.
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According to a statement seen by YEN.com.gh, the demonstration is "being organised on the back of a string of consistently broken promises by successive governments; and in the exercise of our democratic rights as citizens to express our frustration over perennial Governmental incompetence, refusal, and/or inability to fix the country."
The demonstration is expected to start from the Black Star Square to Maxmart, both in Accra.
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Earlier, YEN.com.gh had reported that celebrity support for the #FixTheCountry campaign was growing with the likes of Yvonne Nelson, Bridget Otoo, Serwaa Amihere, and many others joining the train.
John Dumelo previously expressed support for calls by Ghanaians for the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government to resolve the nation's issues.
Rallying under the banner #FixTheCountry, Ghanaians online took the Akufo-Addo-led government to task calling for solutions to the country's problems.
Earlier, former TV3 presenter, Bridget Otoo took a swipe at celebrities who have remained silent about the campaign.
"Celebrity Adongo will collect 1 million Ghana cedis to lead NAM1’s scam and lose his/her voice when needed on real issues #FixTheCountry," she tweeted.
Actress Yvonne Nelson also expressed her happiness about the campaign: "I'm happy you guys are GETTIN it now! #FixTheCountry @NAkufoAddo [angry face emoji] for those who follow party colours......stay far away!
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