Lawyer Jonah Adamtey, representing the arrested members of the Democracy Hub group, has voiced frustration over the whereabouts of the majority of the detained protesters.
Of the 46 individuals arrested by the Ghana Police, only 13 have had their holding locations identified.
Adamtey, speaking to ABC Midday News on September 24, 2024, disclosed that the legal team has been unable to communicate with their clients, and no timeline has been provided for court proceedings.
“We’ve not had any chance of conference with our clients,” Adamtey stated, adding that they are still in the dark about the names of all those arrested.
The Democracy Hub protest, sparked by discontent over government actions and socio-economic injustices, took to the streets on Saturday despite objections from the Ghana Police Service.
Protesters, including young Ghanaians, set fire to governing NPP campaign materials in a dramatic display of frustration over issues such as galamsey, unemployment, corruption, and state capture.
The protest however seeks to push for judicial independence and bring attention to the country’s rising poverty and nepotism.
No protester according to reports showed up on the third day.
He also added that efforts to provide food for the detained protesters have been made for the 13 whose locations are known, but the fate of the remaining 33 remains unclear.
“We have no timelines as to when court proceedings will happen,” Adamtey lamented, highlighting concerns over transparency and justice.
