Attorney General drops charges against Democracy Hub protesters
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The individuals in question had been arrested during a demonstration and later granted bail, with the exception of Barker-Vormawor, who remained in custody due to separate treason felony charges.
The Attorney General of Ghana has officially dropped all charges against individuals linked to the Democracy Hub protests, including activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor and social media influencer Elorm Ama Governor-Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor. This decision was confirmed through a nolle prosequi filing, effectively halting the prosecution.
The withdrawal, issued in January 2025, signifies that the state is no longer pursuing the case at this time, though it retains the option to revisit it in the future.
The individuals in question had been arrested during a demonstration and later granted bail, with the exception of Barker-Vormawor, who remained in custody due to separate treason felony charges. Their detention sparked national discussions, with advocacy groups and concerned citizens calling for their release, emphasizing constitutional rights to free expression and peaceful protest.
The Attorney General’s nolle prosequi application was submitted to the Circuit Court in Accra, officially stating the government's decision to discontinue legal proceedings. The document, signed by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, affirmed that the state was no longer interested in prosecuting the matter.
Among those listed in the court filings were Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Michael Amofa, Nii Ayi, Frederick Boateng, Deportee Iddrisu Yusif, Wendell Isaac Yeboah, Fanny Otoo, Samuel Samakor, and Felicity Nelson. The decision also covered Elorm Ama Governor-Ababio, who faced separate charges under suit number D2/38/2025.
The Democracy Hub protests, which occurred in 2024, were part of a larger movement demanding increased government transparency and accountability. The initial arrests had drawn widespread public attention, with critics suggesting that the charges were politically motivated.
