Ama Governor, a lawyer and social media influencer, has voiced her frustrations after being detained for over 48 hours without food or water following her arrest during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration over the weekend.
She was among several protesters who appeared in court today after being transported under heavy security in a bus. The group, numbering over 12, was arrested during the three-day protest at the 37 Roundabout, where demonstrators raised concerns about illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement.
Ama Governor, as she was being escorted to the courtroom, shouted, “You want to see a 26-year-old lawyer in handcuffs because she said Stop Galamsey Now. 48 hours no lawyer, 48 hours no food, no water. Over 48 hours, you all should be proud. These people are ridiculous. Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.”
Engaging the media following her arrest after standing on the pavement near the 37 lorry station over the weekend, she noted that she was assaulted by the police.
‘I don’t know why I have been picked up… they hit my neck,” she told the media.
The protesters were charged in court with conspiracy to commit a crime, specifically unlawful assembly. However, their legal representatives stated that they were not provided with the exact reasons for their arrests.
Prince Ganaku, a member of the Protest Defense team, also revealed that they are struggling to locate all 46 protesters who had been detained, claiming that the police may be planning to prolong their detention.
Mr. Ganaku added that the lawyers had requested information on the court where the Democracy Hub detainees would be arraigned to allow them to prepare a defense, but the police had not provided any details.