A number of well-known Ghanaian celebrities have joined the Democracy Hub group for Day 2 of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest as a show of solidarity.
The protest, which originally started on Thursday, unexpectedly changed course when the police got involved, detaining 49 of the organizers on suspicion of unlawful assembly.
Demonstrators had gathered at the 37 bus terminal for the planned protest when the incident happened. Late on Thursday night, the protesters were released after negotiations between their attorneys and law enforcement.
The group is steadfast in their determination to carry out the protest despite the arrests and alleged intimidation by the police.
Efia Odo, EL, Kelvyn Boy, Veana Negasi, and comedian Warris, among others, joined the gathered protesters at the 37 lorry park on Friday morning, September 22nd, as they prepared to march to the Jubilee House.
Protesters at #OccupyJulorbiHouse had to stand firm in the heavy rains during the ongoing demonstration.
A video sighted online showed the moment Ghanaian comedian SDK and some protesters were jamming to a song in the heavy rain.
Watch the video below;
Protesters at #OccupyJulorbiHouse stand firm in the Heavy Rains during the ongoing Demonstration#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/cJaDlnBVhF
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) September 22, 2023
Meanwhile, in other videos, flooding is shown in a number of locations, including the Adenta SDA, the China Mall (Ashaiman Branch), and many others.
Videos posted online showed China Mall employees wading through floodwaters that were higher than their ankles.
A security guard can be seen attempting to scoop up some floodwaters as some China Mall employees try to guide customers toward the store.
On September 22, at around 14:00, it began to rain heavily. At 17:00, the rain lightened and began to drizzle, but the thunder and lightning had already caused extensive property damage.
As the downpour continues, some drivers have taken to social media to share the extent of the flooding it has caused in order to warn other motorists and pedestrians who haven’t yet ventured outside.
One of the flooded areas has also been identified as the Spintex Road.
