{"id":222070,"date":"2024-09-30T07:45:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T07:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/30\/deputy-ag-clears-air-on-democracy-hub-protesters\/"},"modified":"2024-09-30T07:45:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T07:45:05","slug":"deputy-ag-clears-air-on-democracy-hub-protesters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/30\/deputy-ag-clears-air-on-democracy-hub-protesters\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputy AG Clears Air On Democracy Hub Protesters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Alfred Tuah Yeboah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah Yeboah has reaffirmed that justice is being upheld in the aftermath of the Democracy Hub protests, which turned violent between September 21-23.<\/p>\n<p>The protests resulted in 53 arrests, with nine protesters currently in prison and the rest in police custody.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview on Channel One TV\u2019s \u201cThe Big Issue,\u201d Mr Tuah Yeboah emphasized that the prosecution is proceeding lawfully, citing the protesters\u2019 court hearing as evidence.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed the importance of due process, noting that bail considerations and charges are consistent with similar cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background of the Protests<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Democracy Hub protests began peacefully but escalated into clashes with police, resulting in blocked roads, dismantled barriers, obstructed traffic, and property damage at Accra\u2019s 37 Roundabout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Court Proceedings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the bail hearing, defense lawyers sought release, citing harsh conditions.<br \/>However, prosecutors countered that the accused received adequate food and care.<\/p>\n<p>The judge ultimately denied bail applications, remanding protesters until October 8.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prosecution\u2019s Stance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tuah Yeboah denied mistreatment allegations, insisting the accused receive proper care.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that bail considerations depend on various circumstances, not solely on the severity of the offense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Remanded protesters expressed dissatisfaction by singing patriotic songs after court proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>This follows Oliver Barker-Vormawor and 12 Democracy Hub members\u2019 two-week remand in police custody, awaiting their October 8 court appearance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Previous Controversy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The protests sparked controversy, with concerns raised over police handling and protester treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The Ghana Police Service accused protesters of violent behavior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alfred Tuah Yeboah \u00a0 Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah Yeboah has reaffirmed that justice is being upheld in the aftermath of the Democracy Hub protests, which turned violent between September 21-23. 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