- Famous YouTuber and lawyer Ama Governor appeared in court on September 24, 2024, along with other protesters to protest against illegal small-scale mining known as galamsey
- Speaking to the press while handcuffed, she spoke of how she and other protesters were not given food or water after being detained for more than 48 hours
- Many spoke of the heavy police presence at the courthouse, while others spoke of the issue of galamsey in the comments
Famous YouTuber and lawyer Ama Governor has arrived at the Accra Circuit court in handcuffs after participating in a peaceful protest against illegal mining known as galamsey. She and several other protesters were arrested on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
The Governor of Ama appears in court
In a video shared on social media, Governor Amma and other protesters were escorted to the Accra court for their hearing on September 24, 2024.
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Upon arrival at the court premises, the YouTuber was handcuffed as she voiced her complaints about how several other protesters were manhandled and mistreated in the cells.
He noted that since their arrest on Sunday, September 22, 2024, they have not been provided with basic amenities of life such as water and food.
“You want to see us in this. You want to see a 26-year-old lawyer in this because she said stop the galamsey. That’s the only crime. Stop the galamsey. Over 48 hours, no food, no water. You should all be proud. ”
While I entered the courtroom the videocried the Governor of Ama saying,
“This is ridiculous. Free yourself from mental slavery.”
Governor of Amma speaks after arrest.
Governor Ama arrives at court.
Reactions to Governor Ama’s arrest
Many people expressed their displeasure with the Ghana Police Service and the Akufo-Addo government for not arresting the criminals involved in the galamsey but rather the arrested protesters who are fighting against it.
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Others were also concerned for the welfare of the Governor of Ama and other protesters who were arrested and detained.
Below are the views of Ghanaians on the videos:
@KwabenaOA said:
“I don’t think she’s broken. She’s resilient and unmoved despite being abused in this despicable way.”
@audreyxrxr said:
“In handcuffs while criminals walk free campaigning, just wow”
@_KwekuAnanse said:
“While the galamseyers are out there enjoying their afternoon for free π€£πComedy country”
celebritiesbuzzgh_ said:
“You won’t arrest people doing illegal galamsey. But you will arrest those asking for the right thing to be done. Hmm Ghana π¬π π”
Video of the arrest of the Governor of Ama.
Ghana is at risk of losing $50 million to galamsey
YEN.com.gh reported that the Vegetable Growers and Exporters Association of Ghana has warned that if the galamsey menace is not stopped, the EU would ban the country’s vegetable exports.
According to the president of the Association, Dr. Felix Kamasah, Ghana is at risk of losing about $50 million in revenue if the ban goes into effect.
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Mr. Kamasah urged the Akufo-Addo government to be alert to contain the menace of galamsey before it is too late.
Source: YEN.com.gh