Alert: Nationwide Protests on September 17, From US Embassy in Accra

U.S. Ambassador Virginia E. Palmer

Location: Nationwide

Event: Protests are expected to take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in all regional capitals of Ghana. In Accra, protestors have said they intend to gather at Obra Spot (at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, where the Kwame Nkrumah statue is erected) at 8:00am and march through Kwame Nkrumah Avenue past the Farisco traffic light, Trader’s Union Congress (TUC), and National Theatre, to Parliament House. The protestors have said they will then proceed to the Electoral Commissioner’s (EC) office, near the site for the National Cathedral. A significant police presence and traffic disruptions are expected.

Read the entire Ghana Travel Advisory here.

Actions to Take:
Avoid demonstrations and leave the area if unexpectedly in the vicinity of protests.
Monitor local media for updates.
All U.S. citizens should enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive Alerts and ensure you can be located in an emergency.
Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens: https://gh.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/

Assistance:
Please follow the links or call the numbers below for consular assistance.

U.S. Embassy Accra, Ghana
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