Protesting Law Students In Ghana Arrested As Police Fire Rubber Bullets

At least nine protesters have been arrested in a protest demanding reforms in Ghana’s legal education system.

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The arrest included three members of the Economic Fighters’ League who joined the law students protest in solidarity. Two conveners were also bundled into police vehicles.

Police fired rubber bullets and showered protesters with water from their cannons.

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The violence began following disagreement over the route of the demonstration. The police said they had no information that the protesters would be heading to the Jubilee House, the seat of Ghana’s government.

The police insisted they had no permit to proceed and resisted the protesters who had gathered at Afrikiko, about a 100 meters away from Jubilee House.

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The otherwise peaceful protest turned violent as water cannons chased away protesters. Some students showed injuries they say was caused by the rubber bullets.

The arrested protesters were sent to the Central police station where their statements were taken.

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In the ensuing chaos, some of the students had to seek refuge at the Canadian High Commission.