afrol News, 12 December - In response to a call by an oppositon pressure group [Committee for Joint Action], tens of thousands of Ghanaians took to the streets to vent their anger against "the biting and unacceptable high cost of living" in the country.

In recent months, Ghana has seen a continuous upsurge on the tariffs of petroleum, electricity and water tarPtroleum prices, electricity and water. And to make matters worse for the citizens, particularly the poor, Ghana government is on the verge of introducing air-time tax on mobile phones.

Attired in everything red - dresses, headgears and arm band - the protesters could be seen holding placards, singing and dancing as they paraded on Kwame Nkrumah Circle through Farisco to the Hearts Park Rally. They accused the government of being insensitive to the plight of the suffering masses.

The protestors were carrying placards some of which read: “NPP, bye, bye”, “Don't impose chiefs on us”, “Arise Ghana,” and “Yewuo” which means “we are dying."

While scores of policemen have been assigned to direct the peaceful match, especially at traffic intersections, others were on high alert to contain any unfolding threats.

By Sulayman Makalo in Accra, Ghana

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