39 Democracy Hub protesters arraigned, remanded
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded into police custody 39 people who were arrested for unlawful deeds during the recent three-day protest organised by pressure group Democracy Hub.
In court, 10, charged with conspiracy to assemble unlawfully pleaded not guilty. They were remanded, their case adjourned to October 8.
Charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful assembly, causing unlawful damage, and offensive conduct, a group of 9 protesters, pleaded not guilty. They were remanded to reappear on October 8.
There was a third batch of 11 protesters remanded into prison custody, with their case adjourned to October 8.
In a different courtroom, another group comprising 9 persons were remanded to reappear on October 11.
Furthermore, a bench warrant was issued for a person who failed to appear in court.
| Police statement on the 39 remanded
Social media influencer Ama Governor was among those arrested and arraigned.
"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery,” she exclaimed, echoings Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley’s thoughts, as she was escorted to court.
Meanwhile, Convener for Democracy Hub, Oliver Baker-Vormawor, is to appear in court on Wednesday, September 25.
The Democracy Hub protests took centre stage at the 37 Military Hospital Roundabout, Accra, where protesters clashed with the Ghana Police Service.
Illegal small-scale mining, alias galamsey, and economic mismanagement, were two of the concerns of the protesters.
Trending News
Ahmed Ibrahim, Naa Momo Lartey and Ofosu -Agyare appear before Appointments Committee today
08:46Mahama appoints Wisdom Yayra Koku Deku as Ag. Executive Secretary of NIA
16:23Global Chairman of Assemblies of God consoles Rev Stephen Wengam on mother's passing
11:41National Lottery Authority: Sammy Awuku resigns from D-G post
18:26President Mahama makes key appointments to his office
08:10V/R: Drivers not involved in any wrongdoing in Tsito STS foodstuff controversy – Old Students Nat'l Organiser
14:51Mahama Ayariga set to become next Majority Leader in Parliament
11:12Ahmed Suale’s death: It's a high-ranking NPP ex-minister behind it, if police doesn't speak in 2 days, I shall – A-Plus
18:06Free tertiary policy: Parents can still pay if they want to – Education Minister-designate Haruna Iddrisu
04:43Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle appointed Acting CEO at PetroCom
19:34