Stonebwoy Joins #OccupyJulorbi Protest, Stresses Non-Political Solidarity

Stonebwoy, made a surprise appearance at the #OccupyJulorbi protest on the eve of its final day.

Multiple VGMA winner and renowned musician, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, made a surprise appearance at the #OccupyJulorbi protest on the eve of its final day.

Addressing the audience at the protest, Stonebwoy assured that his presence on Saturday was not in support of any political party. He emphasized that he was there to show solidarity with Ghanaians, stating, “Ghanaians are one people… If my brothers and sisters have come together and realized something is going on with which we are concerned, we all have to step in… I am not standing here in the name of NDC or NPP or any political party, but I stand in solidarity with Ghanaians because I am a Ghanaian.”

Stonebwoy further conveyed his awareness of the ongoing issues and called on the public to refrain from stigmatizing celebrities who participate in such events, refraining from painting them with a political color.

During his speech, he shared a personal experience related to the motorway, emphasizing the importance of improving infrastructure and safety. “Some years ago, my left leg was amputated because of the motorway. You can tell I use a titanium knee replacement.”

The protesters took to the streets for three days, demanding improved governance and better living conditions. On the first day, approximately 50 protesters were arrested by the police on the grounds of unlawful assembly and violation of court processes due to an injunction placed on the protest. Organizers claimed they had not been served the injunction, which the police denied.

Despite this initial setback, the protest continued with police providing security. On the third day, attempts to access the Jubilee House, the seat of government, were thwarted by the police, who used barricades to block access.