Democracy Hub convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been rushed to the Police Hospital today amid fears of his worsening condition. This is the second time Barker-Vormawor’s health has deteriorated since his detention by the Ghana Police Service on September 23, 2024. In a press statement, Democracy Hub shared that “Oliver remains in police custody, having been […]
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the Democracy Hub, has had his bail application denied once again by an Accra High Court following his recent arrest during an anti-galamsey protest. Justice Comfort Tasiame, presiding over the case, determined that releasing Barker-Vormawor could potentially incite public unrest due to his prior charges and the ongoing investigations into […]
The Accra High Court has granted bail to Ama Governor, a lawyer and social media influencer, along with eight other protesters. Each has been granted a bail of ₵70,000. The protesters were arrested and remanded for their involvement in a demonstration in Accra, which was organized to protest against illegal mining and the economic difficulties […]
A list of individuals remanded for their participation in the Democracy Hub protest aimed at halting illegal mining (galamsey) has surfaced online. The protest, which took place in Accra, spiralled into chaos, resulting in the arrest of 53 demonstrators. Among those detained are Oliver Barker Vormawor, Grace Asantewaa, Felicity Nelson, and Elorm Ama Ababio, popularly […]
Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Dame, has urged the Ghana Police Service to expedite their investigations into the recent Democracy Hub protest, which escalated into violence in Accra. His appeal was made during the Annual Conference of the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana (AMJG), held at the La Beach Hotel in […]
