The Accra Circuit Court has ruled that Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, must remain in Ghana after dismissing her request to travel abroad.
This decision was made on Friday, October 11, during the hearing of the Democracy Hub protesters’ case, where only nine of the 52 protesters appeared in court.
During the proceedings, State Attorney Amanda Awadi, leading the prosecution, informed the court that some disclosures had been submitted, but additional filings were still pending. She requested an adjournment to complete the filing process.
Ama Governor’s lawyer had asked the court for permission to allow her client to travel outside the country between October 13 and 18 for an engagement. Additionally, the lawyer sought to have the charge of assaulting a public officer against Ama Governor dismissed.
Another lawyer, representing Emmanuel Gyan, the second accused, also called for the charges against his client to be dropped, arguing that Gyan had not been involved in the protest on the date in question.
In response, the prosecution stated that they had not been formally informed of these developments.
Presiding Judge Evelyn Asamoah ruled that Ama Governor’s legal team had not filed a formal application for the travel request and urged them to do so. As a result, the travel request was denied.
The judge further instructed the prosecution to submit all remaining witness statements and adjourned the case to October 30.
Benjamin Akuffo, who had been arrested while visiting the protesters in custody, also appeared in court after being granted bail. His case was similarly adjourned to October 30, with directions for the prosecution to submit disclosures and witness statements.