Court declines Ama Governor’s application to travel out of Ghana in ongoing protest case

The Accra Circuit Court has denied an application by Elorm Ababio, known as Ama Governor, seeking permission to travel outside the jurisdiction.

This ruling came on Friday, October 11, during the ongoing case involving Democracy Hub protesters. Only nine of the 52 protesters appeared for the hearing.

During proceedings, State Attorney Amanda Awadi, leading the prosecution, informed the court that some disclosures had been submitted, with additional ones still to be filed. She requested an adjournment to finalise this process.

Ama Governor’s lawyer sought permission for her client to travel from October 13 to 18 for an engagement outside the country. The lawyer also requested that the charge of assault on a public officer against her be dismissed.

Another lawyer representing Emmanuel Gyan, a second accused, argued for charges against his client to be dropped, stating that he was not involved in the protest on the specified date. The prosecution responded that they were not formally informed of these requests.

Presiding Judge Evelyn Asamoah ruled that Ama Governor’s lawyers had not filed a formal application for the travel request, advising them to do so. Consequently, the travel application was denied.

The judge directed the prosecution to submit all remaining witness statements and adjourned the case to October 30.

Benjamin Akuffo, arrested while visiting the protesters in custody, also appeared after being granted bail. His case was likewise adjourned to October 30, with instructions for the prosecution to file disclosures and witness statements.

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