Talking about the hardship in Ghana is almost a cliché by this point it feels like beating a dead horse. Yet a group of Ghanaians living in the USA, Ghanaians Against Bad Governance, have announced a protest for next Wednesday July 23.

The group, who describe themselves as a ‘non-partisan’, say they are interested in the economic and social well being of the people of Ghana.

Ghanaians yesterday had to re-adjust to an increase in petroleum prices, and consequently transport fares, as the economic deterioration showed no signs of abating.

The protest is slated for the Ghanaian embassy in Washington and is set to kick off at 0900 local time and would conclude with the presentation of a petition intended to be forwarded to the Government of Ghana.

This protest follows on the heels of similar ones going on in Ghana currently, such as the Occupy Flag Staff House and Red Friday protests.

Ghanaians Against Bad Governance counts amongst their ranks Ghanaians of diverse background living in the United States, who believe that the Government has to deliver on the promises they made to the people of Ghana.

The group in a statement said; “The protest is in response to the present economic hardship in Ghana, which is a result of but not limited to, economic mismanagement, misplaced priorities, well intentioned but badly planned and corruption riddled social interventions, and the blatant violation of the laws and policies of Ghana by our leaders. The aforementioned has resulted in a high cost of living, a currency in free fall, high interest rates, energy and water crisis, recurrent agitation by various labour organisations, and a recent downgrading of Ghana’s sovereign rating by Moody, just to mention a few.”

“We demand responsive and responsible governance to alleviate the plight of the good people of Ghana”

So for three hours next week, our colleagues in the Diaspora would also endeavour to make their voice heard on conditions within Ghana right now. Those able should join our brothers out there, as we continue to make our voices heard through several forums that we would not stand for the current situation in the country, and that we would not be taken for granted.

For further information about the protest, contact Ghanaians Against Bad Governance on (314)322-8886, (571) 274-0444, (571) 242-9795, or [email protected]