Hundreds of commercial motor riders, known popularly as 'Okada riders' and head porters (Kayayees) have joined the 'Yentua demo' Thursday against the E-Levy and corruption.
Thousands of protesters clad in red poured onto the streets today February 10, 2022, to march against the proposed levy that will be charged on some mobile money and electronic bank transactions.
The youth wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), organisers of the street protest, also say deep-seated corruption under the current administration is the other reason for the demonstration.
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Protesters converged before 7:00 am – the start time – at the Obra Spot near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle Interchange before hitting the streets.
As protesters marched along the designated route, young ladies carrying large aluminium bowls -- used for carrying loads for people at a pittance -- joined in.
Shortly after, the Okada riders also joined in with their bikes.
The demonstration has so been peaceful.
Placards called the E-Levy a fraud others called Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia a liar.
The organisers say today's demonstration will be the first of many scheduled for other parts of the country.
