(Video) Democracy hub demo: We have been denied food and water for 2 days - Ama Governor cries for help

Young Ghanaian lawyer and social media influencer, Ama Governor, is voicing her frustrations about the treatment she and other demonstrators have faced following their arrest during the Democracy Hub protest.

The protest, which took place on Sunday, 22nd September 2024, at the 37 Intersection in Accra, saw 42 individuals, including Ama Governor, apprehended for demonstrating against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

According to the police, the protest led to clashes that escalated into violent incidents.

Ama Governor, appearing in court today in handcuffs, expressed her outrage to the media, revealing the harsh conditions she had endured since her arrest. She claimed that she had been denied basic necessities such as food and water for 48 hours.

With visible frustration, she pointed out the injustice she felt, stating that her only crime was protesting to stop galamsey.

Her emotional plea captured the attention of the press as she questioned the treatment of a 26-year-old lawyer simply for standing against environmental harm.

The protestors were denied bail after their court appearance, with their next hearing scheduled for 8th October. The police, in a statement, accused the demonstrators of unlawfully assembling at the 37 Intersection, obstructing police officers in the course of their duties, and engaging in destructive acts.

They were alleged to have interfered with a police vehicle by removing its ignition key and throwing it away, as well as pushing down police barriers, obstructing traffic, and disturbing the public peace.

Out of the 42 demonstrators arrested, 39 have been remanded into either prison or police custody. The court ordered 28 of them to be held in police custody and 11 in prison, with varying dates for their reappearance.

Thirty of the protestors are due back in court on 8th October 2024, while nine others are expected to return on 11th October 2024.

This case has sparked significant attention, with many questioning the authorities’ handling of the protestors, particularly in light of the environmental issue they were rallying against.

As the legal process unfolds, the focus remains on how justice will be served for Ama Governor and the other demonstrators who have continued to advocate for the end of galamsey in Ghana.

Watch video below:

“48 hours… without food or water” – Ama Governor being marched to court over the Re OccupyGh Julorbi protest.

According to Ama, she broke no law while at the grounds of the protest and have been kept for over 48 without food nor water. pic.twitter.com/Fis8nTLnzU

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