Watch as Ernesto Yeboah leads youth with soil to invoke 'fighting' spirit of Kenyans into Ghanaians

The Economic Fighters League, led by Ernesto Yeboah, has taken soil from Kenya, using it as a point of contact to invoke the 'fighting' spirit of Kenyans into Ghanaians.

In a TV3 video on X, and reshared by Sikaofficial, Ernesto could be heard saying, “Sand of Kenya, we invoke the fighting spirit of Kenya in Ghana,” while pouring libation with it.

The Economic Fighters League (EFL) is a political movement in Ghana that advocates for radical socio-economic reforms to address issues of inequality, corruption, and systemic injustice.

Founded in 2018, the EFL positions itself as a revolutionary group dedicated to challenging the status quo and advocating for the rights and empowerment of marginalized communities.

The EFL seeks to establish an economic system that prioritizes the welfare of all citizens, rather than serving the interests of a wealthy elite.

It is known for its outspoken criticism of the government, calling for greater accountability, transparency, and a fair distribution of resources.

They have also led major demonstrations in the country.

A group identifying themselves as the Economic Fighters League, led by Ernesto Yeboah, has gone to fetch soil from Kenya, using it as a point of contact to invoke the 'fighting' spirit of Kenyans into Ghanaians pic.twitter.com/fxRPCvF0b6

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About the Kenya protests

Kenya has been experiencing a series of protests since June, largely driven by public dissatisfaction with economic policies, particularly those linked to the IMF-backed Finance Bill.

These protests, often referred to as the "Nane Nane" demonstrations, have evolved from opposing specific elements of the Finance Bill to broader demands for government accountability and reforms.

The government, on the other hand, insists that the tax hikes are necessary to increase revenue without exacerbating the national debt.

Initial proposals included a 16% sales tax on bread and a 25% duty on cooking oil.

In response to widespread public outcry, the government made some concessions, yet the amended bill, which still contains tax increases, was passed.

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