Oliver Barker-Vormawor and 11 other protesters have been remanded in police custody for two weeks following their participation in the #StopGalamseyNow protest, which took place from September 21 to 23.
This recent development brings the total number of arrested protesters to 51, raising concerns about the government’s response to civil dissent.
Barker-Vormawor, alongside another individual, Fanny Otoo, was notably absent from court the previous day due to health issues, as their lawyers reported they were receiving treatment at the Police Hospital.
Facing a total of eight charges, including theft, defacement of public notice, and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace, Barker-Vormawor’s case has been adjourned until October 8, leaving many to wonder about the implications for democratic freedoms in the country.
