Picture of Ghanaians protest over electricty, Petrol and water price hikes

According to BBC's Sammy Darko has sent these pictures of protests in Ghana's capital, Accra, over an increase in prices for electricity, water and petrol

 Some of the placards read "poverty is the worst form of violence" and "spare us our future, politicians!"

Water prices were increased by 67% in December while electricity prices were increased by 59%.

 Protesters are also complaining about the introduction of new taxes and an increase in existing ones.

The demonstrations are being organised by the Trade Union Congress, and there are planned strikes on Thursday and Friday.

Una never see something na! Make una come Naija come see real price hike..Where dem dey sell fuel N85 naira per liter and also N350 Naira per liter during scarcity.

You still pay for electricity at exhorbitant prices even when there is no electricity

Picture courtesy of BBC Africa