Ghanaians and other nationals gather for a vigil in memory of George Floyd and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement at Black Star Square in Accra, where an unfortunate turn of events marred the night with disruption and chaos.
While participating in the peaceful vigil, the organiser, Ernesto Yeboah, was arrested and detained by members of the Ghana Police Service and Army who when challenged by protesters demanding his release rough handled the protesters.
Later the protesters gathered outside the Accra Regional Police Headquarters demanding the release of Ernesto Yeboah and the police fired warning shots in the air causing the crowd to run away in fear and chaos, leaving some injured.
Accra. 6th June 2020.
Rallying the attendees to move from the Black Star Square to the police station where Ernesto Yeboah, the lead organizer of the vigil, was being held.
Protesters outside the Accra Regional Police Headquarters in Tudu.
Samia Nkrumah implores the protesters to disperse, after the police fired warning shots.
Samia Nkrumah speaks to a police officer with Human Rights Lawyer, Francis-Xavier Sosu (in the back)
Hardi Yakubu, makes a speech in front of Citi FM in Adabraka.
Organizers of the vigil at Class FM, discussing the unfortunate chain of events of the night.
Abeiku Addams and Vincent Djokoto on air at Class FM