Protesters arrested during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration over the weekend have appeared at the Accra court today.
The group, numbering over 12, was transported in a bus under heavy security presence. #StopGalamseyNow Demo: Arrested Democracy hub protesters arrive in court amid heavy police presence.#JoyNews pic.twitter.com/PTupURgqET- JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) September 24, 2024 The arrests occurred over the three-day protest at the 37 Roundabout, where the demonstrators were voicing concerns over issues such as illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement.
On Sunday, September 22, another major scuffle broke out between the Democracy Hub protesters and the Ghana Police Service during the second day of the protest.
Lawyer and social media influencer Ama Governor was part of the arrested persons.