Police to enforce high court order barring “STOP GALAMSEY”Demonstration on February 27
The Ghana Police Service has announced that it will enforce a High Court order prohibiting the planned “Stop Galamsey” demonstration scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Accra Regional Police Command, the Command disclosed that a High Court in Accra on February 24, 2026, granted an Order for Prohibition restraining the conveners from holding the protest on the stated date.
According to the Police, the court order was duly served on the organisers in accordance with due process. The Command noted that the prohibition was issued in the interest of public order and safety, particularly because the planned protest coincides with the delivery of the State of the Nation Address.
The Police also addressed claims circulating on the organisers’ social media...