Elmina, Feb. 4, GNA – Some young people, mostly
fisher folks from Elmina, on Wednesday evening demonstrated
against the government for banning fishing with light and failing to
rehabilitate the Benya Lagoon at Elmina. The youth, numbering about 100, also called for the
removal of Mr. John Quayson from the National Premix Committee
for not performing. The youth blocked the Takoradi/Accra high way
momentarily causing a heavy traffic and later stormed the district
assembly office, locked the officers at the assembly and mounted
road blocks with debris to bar access to the assembly. Policemen from the Elmina District Police Command
dispatched to the scene used tear gas to disperse the crowd. The demonstrators said the ban has reduced their catch
bringing hardship to them and their dependants and appealed to the
government to do something about it. According to Central Regional Police Public relations
Officer (PRO), Mr. Raymond Asaaba, six people including two
fishmongers perceived to be the ring leaders were arrested for
questioning during the stampede.
Source: GhanaWeb
