An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, has granted bail to lawyer and activist Ama Governor and 8 other individuals involved in a recent anti-galamsey protest, setting the bail at GH¢70,000 with two sureties for each of them.
The remaining individuals are Emmanuel Gyan, Emmanuel Kwabena Addo, Ziblim Yakubu, Oheneba Prempeh, Philip Owusu Kwabena, Akisibik Desmond, Von Coffie, and Sadik Yakubu.
They are required to report to the Police once a week
This ruling follows a hearing that assessed the legal and societal implications of the protestors’ actions against illegal mining in Ghana.
The individuals were arrested during demonstrations intended to raise awareness about the harmful effects of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey on the environment.
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