Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice, has filed a nolle prosequi to end the lawsuit against those involved in the demonstrations at Democracy Hub.
“The state no longer intends to pursue the case against the accused individuals,” Dr. Ayine said in the notice of abandonment.
Among them are social media influencer Elorm Ama Governor-Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, social activists Oliver Barker-Vormawor, and Felicity Nelson.
Others affected are Michael Amofa, Nii Ayi, Frederick Boateng, Deportee Iddrisu Yusif, Wendell Isaac Yeboah, Fanny Otoo, and Samuel Samakor.
A total of 53 protesters were arrested during the three-day protest, which took place from September 21 to September 23. The protesters had demanded greater government action against illegal mining (galamsey) and were arrested and charged for unlawful assembly after they blocked roads, dismantled police barriers, obstructed traffic, and set fire to properties at Accra’s 37 Roundabout.
The charges against the group sparked widespread public debate, with many Ghanaians and civil society organizations calling for their release.
