The Accra Circuit Court has rejected a request from Elorm Ababioknown, also known as Ama Governor, for permission to travel abroad. This decision was made on Friday, October 11, amid the ongoing case concerning the Democracy Hub protesters. Out of the 52 protesters, only nine were present for the hearing.
During the proceedings, State Attorney Amanda Awadi, who is leading the prosecution, informed the court that some disclosures had been submitted, with more expected. She requested an adjournment to complete this process.
Ama Governor's lawyer requested permission for her client to travel from October 13 to 18 for an engagement outside the country and also sought to have the charge of assault on a public officer dismissed.
Another attorney representing Emmanuel Gyan, a second defendant, argued for the dismissal of charges against his client, asserting that he was not involved in the protest on the specified date. The prosecution noted that they had not been formally notified of these requests.
Presiding Judge Evelyn Asamoah ruled that Ama Governor's legal team had not submitted a formal application for the travel request and advised them to do so. As a result, the travel request was denied.
The judge instructed the prosecution to provide all outstanding witness statements and adjourned the case to October 30. Benjamin Akuffo, who was arrested while visiting the detained protesters, also appeared in court after being granted bail.
His case was similarly adjourned to October 30, with directives for the prosecution to submit disclosures and witness statements.
Credit:Pulse.
