Hundreds of residents in the Northern regional capital have joined opposition parties in the area to demonstrate against President John Mahama and his government.
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NPP's Sammy Awuku and other party stalwarts present at the demo
The demonstration dubbed “Di Miiya” in Dagbani which literally means “Times Are Tough” is being staged in the Tamale metropolis.
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Demonstration underway
This comes at a time when President John Mahama is expected to begin campaign activities in the Northern region.
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Demonstration underway
Police in the region have officially written to them to suspend the demonstration due to the president’s visit.
But organisers have told Pulse.com.gh that it is too late to call off the protest scheduled for today due to resources already invested into the protest.
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NPP's Anthony Karbo and other opposition groups at the demonstration
Wearing red armbands and attires, with placards with the inscription "JM must go", "Mahama Wahala, wahala Mahama", the protesters have begun marching through the principal streets of Tamale, demanding for a reduction in electricity tariffs to at least 50 percent.
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Demonstration underway
The coalition, including the NPP, CPP, PPP, NDP, and APC have earlier argued that the demonstration is to let the government know that the plight of residents has worsened as a result of high utility tariffs.
Picture credit: Eliasu Haruna (Facebook)
