A convener of the Democracy Hub, organisers of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demo, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been arrested by the police.
A statement released by the police on Monday, September 23, 2024, and signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, stated that his arrest was due to his involvement in unlawful acts during the two-day protests at the 37 Roundabout in Accra.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor was earlier declared wanted by the police after pushing down police crash barriers without provocation, inflaming tensions between protesters and law enforcement.
Day 2 of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamsey peaceful demonstration organised by the Democracy Hub was marred by police brutality, the arrest of protesters including minors, and chaotic scenes of clashes between protesters and police security details stationed at various blockade points.
Led by Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a convener of the Democracy Hub, the police began arresting defiant protesters who ignored directives not to use certain routes during the demonstration.