Ghana’s Attorney General has discontinued the case against several individuals linked to the Democracy Hub protests, including prominent activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor and social media influencer Elorm Ama Governor-Ababio.
The decision, dated January 2025, brings an end to the legal proceedings, allowing all accused persons to walk free. The protesters were arrested and charged following a demonstration, with most granted bail earlier, except for Barker-Vormawor, who faced pending treason felony charges in a separate case.
The charges sparked widespread public debate, with many Ghanaians and civil society organizations calling for their release, citing concerns over freedom of expression and the right to protest.
A document signed by the Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, stated that the state no longer intends to pursue the case against the accused individuals.
Those named in the court documents include Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Michael Amofa, Nii Ayi, Frederick Boateng, Deportee Iddrisu Yusif, Wendell Isaac Yeboah, Fanny Otoo, Samuel Samakor, and Felicity Nelson.
Elorm Ama Governor-Ababio, who faced separate charges, was also included in the AG’s decision to drop the case.