Thirty-nine people who were part of the weekend’s street protest and were arrested by the police for unlawful acts have been remanded into custody by the Accra Circuit Court.
They were part of the three day street protest organised by the pressure group, Democracy Hub.
The protest, which voiced concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement, has led to charges of unlawful assembly and other offenses against the demonstrators.
Ten protesters were the first to be remanded after appearing in court, charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, specifically unlawful assembly.
All ten pleaded not guilty and were remanded into police custody, with their case adjourned to October 8, 2024.
A second group of nine protesters, also charged with conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful assembly, causing unlawful damage, and offensive conduct, pleaded not guilty.
They were also remanded and will reappear in court on October 8.
A third batch of 11 protesters were remanded into prison custody, with their case similarly adjourned to October 8.
