Ghana: Detention conditions of ‘StopGalamseyNow’ protesters spark controversy

The convenor of the ‘StopGalamseyNow’ protest, Oliver Mawuse Barker Vormawor, alongside 11 other protesters, has been remanded into custody until October 8.

This brings the total number of remanded protesters to 52, sparking widespread public outcry.

Heavy police presence filled the Accra Circuit Court as the accused, all in handcuffs, made their appearance.

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