Jay Bahd responded sharply to calls from fans and activists urging him to use his platform to support the #FreeTheCitizen campaign, aimed at demanding the release of the detained protesters. The musician expressed his disapproval of the protests, citing previous demonstrations that have led to loss of life without bringing about meaningful change in the nation’s fortunes.
Background
On Sunday, 22 September, tensions escalated as a major confrontation occurred between protesters from Democracy Hub and the Ghana Police Service, marking the second day of the demonstrations.
The protesters have been remanded by an Accra Circuit Court. They face five charges: conspiracy to commit crime, unlawful assembly, causing unlawful damage, offensive conduct, breach of public peace, and assault on public officers.