The Accra Circuit Court has rejected an application by Elorm Ababio, also known as Ama Governor, seeking permission to travel outside the country.
At the hearing on Friday, October 11, only 9 of the 52 Democracy Hub protesters appeared for the continuation of the case.
The prosecution, led by State Attorney Amanda Awadi, informed the court that they had filed some disclosures but had others still pending, requesting an adjournment to complete them.
Ama Governor’s lawyer petitioned the court to allow her client to travel from October 13 to 18 and also requested that the charge of assaulting a public officer be dismissed.
Additionally, Emmanuel Gyan’s lawyer argued for charges against his client to be dropped, as Gyan was not present during the protest.
The prosecution responded by saying they were unaware of these developments.
Presiding Judge Evelyn Asamoah, after considering both sides, ruled that Ama Governor’s lawyers had not officially filed the necessary application and advised them to do so.
Consequently, the request was denied, and the case was adjourned to October 30, with orders for the prosecution to file their witness statements.
Benjamin Akuffo, who was also arrested while visiting the detained protesters, appeared in court after being granted bail. His case was also adjourned to October 30, with instructions for the prosecution to file disclosures and witness statements.
