By Kofi Owusu

The organisers of an upcoming dumsor demonstration (Night Vigil) in the Ashanti Region led by Jerry James Sukah, who is popularly known as Papa Jay, have confirmed that all is set for a massive Ashanti Democrats protest slated for Wednesday, 17th April 2024.

The protest is coming off in the wake of weeks of erratic power supply in many parts of the country, more especially in the Ashanti Region.

According to the organisers, they are going to use the protest to demand reliable power supply in the Ashanti Region and also demand accountability from the management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Government.

It would be recalled that the Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr. Simon Osei Mensah, even threatened to embark on a demonstration recently against the ECG over unreliable power supply in the region.

The organisers are, therefore, encouraging all Ghanaians, especially those in the Ashanti Region, to join the protest irrespective of their political and religious affiliations to demand reliable power supply.

Papa Jay, the President of Ashanti Democrats group,who doubles as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Officer for the Oforikrom Constituency, urged residents of the region, saying “never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty, truth and compassion against injustice, lies and greed. Join us as we demand accountability and immediate action against erratic power supply in the Ashanti Region. Stand with us for reliable electricity and a brighter future for all.”

Jerry James Sukah aka Papa Jay

He, therefore, gave information about the date, venue, converging point and the routes for the protest through to the ending point as follows:

Date for the demonstration: Wednesday, 17th April 2024

Time: 5 p.m. sharp

Converging point: Anloga junction then proceed and end at NDC party office, Amakom

Also, he urged all those who have decided to join and those planning to join to get their candles and lantern ready!!!!!!!!!!!!

#PowerForAshanti!