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The Member of Parliament for North Tongu and convener of the ‘Hands off our Hotels’ demonstration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a second part of the protest, which will be held in the Central Region.
On Tuesday, June 18, Ablakwa led protesters demanding the government halt the sale of 60 percent shares in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel, a company owned by the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong.
Taking to his Facebook page on Thursday, June 20, Ablakwa assured the people of the Central Region that their concerns had been heard and resolved to stage a protest there.
"May I respectfully assure the revered chiefs and good people of the Central Region who have called us for a patriotic partnership to stage the next #HandsOffOurHotels demonstration since they are vehemently opposed to the sale of Elmina Beach Hotel and Ridge Royal Hotel both in the Central Region that we have unanimously agreed and resolved to hold a similar massive protest in the Central Region if President Akufo-Addo fails to stop the sales within the next few days," Ablakwa posted.
