Ghana’s streets were buzzing last year as the country’s youth, influencers, and celebs hit the ground for an international protest against Nana Akufo-Addo. Dubbed “Occupy Julorbi House,” the title plays on words with a sharp jab at the country’s presidential residence, Jubilee House. But, cheekily enough, “Julorbi” is local slang – “Julor” meaning “thief,” and “bi” meaning “son.”! The rally took direct aim at Nana Akufo-Addo, and, more specifically, his family – particularly his father.
Now, Ghana’s youth are gearing up for round two, setting their sights on getting their voices heard for real. Earlier this year, Kenyans managed to land a massive blow to their president, William Ruto. After a week-long protest against the finance bill in July, the pressure forced him to cave, chucking the proposal in the bin and dissolving his cabinet for good measure. Even though Ruto is back to his old ways, Kenyans are learning the ropes of people power. Talks are buzzing with plans for more protests under the slogan ‘Ruto Must Go,’ aiming to get him out of office for good. See video below.
Call to ReoccupyJulorbi https://t.co/VzFYsgYnoJ
— Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor (@barkervogues) September 17, 2024
Not to be outdone, Nigeria came in hot with their own #EndBadGovernance protests, spreading across social media like wildfire. Nigerians stormed the streets from August 1 to August 10, 2024, fed up with rising costs and broken promises. But it wasn’t just about the money. It was about building a better country, rather than sending its best and brightest off to foreign lands in search of greener pastures.
As for Ghana, they’re getting ready to roll out the “Reoccupy Julorbi” protest. And, oh boy, has corruption ever been put on blast! According to Afripreneurial, Ghana sits 4th on the list of African countries with the highest youth dissatisfaction, trailing behind Congo, Cameroon, and Nigeria in the top spot.
Timing might be dodgy, with elections only two months away, but Ghana’s frustration is off the charts. Government embezzlement, illegal mining that’s polluting rivers, and blatant bribery have Ghanaians thoroughly fed up with a two-party system that only seems interested in getting people jobs that serve European interests. See the flyer details below.
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