The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 12-year-old child during the recent #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations organized by Democracy Hub. The police clarified that the child was not arrested as a direct target but was accompanying her guardian, Grace Asantewaa, who was detained during the protest.
According to the police, Grace Asantewaa, who is 50 years old—not 68, as was previously reported—brought the child to the protest grounds, which led to the child’s subsequent stay with her at the police station. To prevent separating the child from her guardian, the police allowed the 12-year-old to accompany Asantewaa after her arrest. At the station, the child was provided with food, and Asantewaa was granted bail to ensure the child’s welfare.
The police have charged Grace Asantewaa with exposing a child to danger by bringing her to the protest, in violation of section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police stated that they took this measure to protect the child’s wellbeing, as demonstrations can be unpredictable and potentially unsafe for minors.
The statement issued on Thursday, September 26, also refuted earlier reports that a pregnant woman and an elderly 68-year-old woman were among those arrested. The police emphasized that Grace Asantewaa, who was mistakenly reported as being 68 years old, had a child with her during the protest, and this had led to confusion about her identity.
The Ghana Police Service also acknowledged the wrongful detention of two other protesters for more than 48 hours, exceeding the legal limit before being presented to court. The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been instructed to investigate the situation and recommend necessary disciplinary actions to ensure accountability.
In a related development, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry protest, along with 12 other protesters, was remanded into police custody by the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 26. These arrests stemmed from the demonstrations at the 37 Roundabout, where citizens voiced their concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement. This has brought the total number of protesters remanded to 51.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order while also upholding the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, adding that safety, particularly of minors, remains a top priority.
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 12-year-old child during the recent #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations organized by Democracy Hub. The police clarified that the child was not arrested as a direct target but was accompanying her guardian, Grace Asantewaa, who was detained during the protest.
According to the police, Grace Asantewaa, who is 50 years old—not 68, as was previously reported—brought the child to the protest grounds, which led to the child’s subsequent stay with her at the police station. To prevent separating the child from her guardian, the police allowed the 12-year-old to accompany Asantewaa after her arrest. At the station, the child was provided with food, and Asantewaa was granted bail to ensure the child’s welfare.
The police have charged Grace Asantewaa with exposing a child to danger by bringing her to the protest, in violation of section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police stated that they took this measure to protect the child’s wellbeing, as demonstrations can be unpredictable and potentially unsafe for minors.
The statement issued on Thursday, September 26, also refuted earlier reports that a pregnant woman and an elderly 68-year-old woman were among those arrested. The police emphasized that Grace Asantewaa, who was mistakenly reported as being 68 years old, had a child with her during the protest, and this had led to confusion about her identity.
The Ghana Police Service also acknowledged the wrongful detention of two other protesters for more than 48 hours, exceeding the legal limit before being presented to court. The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been instructed to investigate the situation and recommend necessary disciplinary actions to ensure accountability.
In a related development, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry protest, along with 12 other protesters, was remanded into police custody by the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 26. These arrests stemmed from the demonstrations at the 37 Roundabout, where citizens voiced their concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement. This has brought the total number of protesters remanded to 51.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order while also upholding the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, adding that safety, particularly of minors, remains a top priority.
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 12-year-old child during the recent #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations organized by Democracy Hub. The police clarified that the child was not arrested as a direct target but was accompanying her guardian, Grace Asantewaa, who was detained during the protest.
According to the police, Grace Asantewaa, who is 50 years old—not 68, as was previously reported—brought the child to the protest grounds, which led to the child’s subsequent stay with her at the police station. To prevent separating the child from her guardian, the police allowed the 12-year-old to accompany Asantewaa after her arrest. At the station, the child was provided with food, and Asantewaa was granted bail to ensure the child’s welfare.
The police have charged Grace Asantewaa with exposing a child to danger by bringing her to the protest, in violation of section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police stated that they took this measure to protect the child’s wellbeing, as demonstrations can be unpredictable and potentially unsafe for minors.
The statement issued on Thursday, September 26, also refuted earlier reports that a pregnant woman and an elderly 68-year-old woman were among those arrested. The police emphasized that Grace Asantewaa, who was mistakenly reported as being 68 years old, had a child with her during the protest, and this had led to confusion about her identity.
The Ghana Police Service also acknowledged the wrongful detention of two other protesters for more than 48 hours, exceeding the legal limit before being presented to court. The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been instructed to investigate the situation and recommend necessary disciplinary actions to ensure accountability.
In a related development, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry protest, along with 12 other protesters, was remanded into police custody by the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 26. These arrests stemmed from the demonstrations at the 37 Roundabout, where citizens voiced their concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement. This has brought the total number of protesters remanded to 51.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order while also upholding the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, adding that safety, particularly of minors, remains a top priority.
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 12-year-old child during the recent #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations organized by Democracy Hub. The police clarified that the child was not arrested as a direct target but was accompanying her guardian, Grace Asantewaa, who was detained during the protest.
According to the police, Grace Asantewaa, who is 50 years old—not 68, as was previously reported—brought the child to the protest grounds, which led to the child’s subsequent stay with her at the police station. To prevent separating the child from her guardian, the police allowed the 12-year-old to accompany Asantewaa after her arrest. At the station, the child was provided with food, and Asantewaa was granted bail to ensure the child’s welfare.
The police have charged Grace Asantewaa with exposing a child to danger by bringing her to the protest, in violation of section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police stated that they took this measure to protect the child’s wellbeing, as demonstrations can be unpredictable and potentially unsafe for minors.
The statement issued on Thursday, September 26, also refuted earlier reports that a pregnant woman and an elderly 68-year-old woman were among those arrested. The police emphasized that Grace Asantewaa, who was mistakenly reported as being 68 years old, had a child with her during the protest, and this had led to confusion about her identity.
The Ghana Police Service also acknowledged the wrongful detention of two other protesters for more than 48 hours, exceeding the legal limit before being presented to court. The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been instructed to investigate the situation and recommend necessary disciplinary actions to ensure accountability.
In a related development, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry protest, along with 12 other protesters, was remanded into police custody by the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 26. These arrests stemmed from the demonstrations at the 37 Roundabout, where citizens voiced their concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement. This has brought the total number of protesters remanded to 51.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order while also upholding the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, adding that safety, particularly of minors, remains a top priority.
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 12-year-old child during the recent #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations organized by Democracy Hub. The police clarified that the child was not arrested as a direct target but was accompanying her guardian, Grace Asantewaa, who was detained during the protest.
According to the police, Grace Asantewaa, who is 50 years old—not 68, as was previously reported—brought the child to the protest grounds, which led to the child’s subsequent stay with her at the police station. To prevent separating the child from her guardian, the police allowed the 12-year-old to accompany Asantewaa after her arrest. At the station, the child was provided with food, and Asantewaa was granted bail to ensure the child’s welfare.
The police have charged Grace Asantewaa with exposing a child to danger by bringing her to the protest, in violation of section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police stated that they took this measure to protect the child’s wellbeing, as demonstrations can be unpredictable and potentially unsafe for minors.
The statement issued on Thursday, September 26, also refuted earlier reports that a pregnant woman and an elderly 68-year-old woman were among those arrested. The police emphasized that Grace Asantewaa, who was mistakenly reported as being 68 years old, had a child with her during the protest, and this had led to confusion about her identity.
The Ghana Police Service also acknowledged the wrongful detention of two other protesters for more than 48 hours, exceeding the legal limit before being presented to court. The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been instructed to investigate the situation and recommend necessary disciplinary actions to ensure accountability.
In a related development, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry protest, along with 12 other protesters, was remanded into police custody by the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 26. These arrests stemmed from the demonstrations at the 37 Roundabout, where citizens voiced their concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement. This has brought the total number of protesters remanded to 51.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order while also upholding the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, adding that safety, particularly of minors, remains a top priority.
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 12-year-old child during the recent #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations organized by Democracy Hub. The police clarified that the child was not arrested as a direct target but was accompanying her guardian, Grace Asantewaa, who was detained during the protest.
According to the police, Grace Asantewaa, who is 50 years old—not 68, as was previously reported—brought the child to the protest grounds, which led to the child’s subsequent stay with her at the police station. To prevent separating the child from her guardian, the police allowed the 12-year-old to accompany Asantewaa after her arrest. At the station, the child was provided with food, and Asantewaa was granted bail to ensure the child’s welfare.
The police have charged Grace Asantewaa with exposing a child to danger by bringing her to the protest, in violation of section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police stated that they took this measure to protect the child’s wellbeing, as demonstrations can be unpredictable and potentially unsafe for minors.
The statement issued on Thursday, September 26, also refuted earlier reports that a pregnant woman and an elderly 68-year-old woman were among those arrested. The police emphasized that Grace Asantewaa, who was mistakenly reported as being 68 years old, had a child with her during the protest, and this had led to confusion about her identity.
The Ghana Police Service also acknowledged the wrongful detention of two other protesters for more than 48 hours, exceeding the legal limit before being presented to court. The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been instructed to investigate the situation and recommend necessary disciplinary actions to ensure accountability.
In a related development, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry protest, along with 12 other protesters, was remanded into police custody by the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 26. These arrests stemmed from the demonstrations at the 37 Roundabout, where citizens voiced their concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement. This has brought the total number of protesters remanded to 51.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order while also upholding the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, adding that safety, particularly of minors, remains a top priority.
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 12-year-old child during the recent #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations organized by Democracy Hub. The police clarified that the child was not arrested as a direct target but was accompanying her guardian, Grace Asantewaa, who was detained during the protest.
According to the police, Grace Asantewaa, who is 50 years old—not 68, as was previously reported—brought the child to the protest grounds, which led to the child’s subsequent stay with her at the police station. To prevent separating the child from her guardian, the police allowed the 12-year-old to accompany Asantewaa after her arrest. At the station, the child was provided with food, and Asantewaa was granted bail to ensure the child’s welfare.
The police have charged Grace Asantewaa with exposing a child to danger by bringing her to the protest, in violation of section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police stated that they took this measure to protect the child’s wellbeing, as demonstrations can be unpredictable and potentially unsafe for minors.
The statement issued on Thursday, September 26, also refuted earlier reports that a pregnant woman and an elderly 68-year-old woman were among those arrested. The police emphasized that Grace Asantewaa, who was mistakenly reported as being 68 years old, had a child with her during the protest, and this had led to confusion about her identity.
The Ghana Police Service also acknowledged the wrongful detention of two other protesters for more than 48 hours, exceeding the legal limit before being presented to court. The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been instructed to investigate the situation and recommend necessary disciplinary actions to ensure accountability.
In a related development, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry protest, along with 12 other protesters, was remanded into police custody by the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 26. These arrests stemmed from the demonstrations at the 37 Roundabout, where citizens voiced their concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement. This has brought the total number of protesters remanded to 51.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order while also upholding the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, adding that safety, particularly of minors, remains a top priority.
The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 12-year-old child during the recent #ReoccupyJulorbiHouse and #StopGalamseyNow demonstrations organized by Democracy Hub. The police clarified that the child was not arrested as a direct target but was accompanying her guardian, Grace Asantewaa, who was detained during the protest.
According to the police, Grace Asantewaa, who is 50 years old—not 68, as was previously reported—brought the child to the protest grounds, which led to the child’s subsequent stay with her at the police station. To prevent separating the child from her guardian, the police allowed the 12-year-old to accompany Asantewaa after her arrest. At the station, the child was provided with food, and Asantewaa was granted bail to ensure the child’s welfare.
The police have charged Grace Asantewaa with exposing a child to danger by bringing her to the protest, in violation of section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The police stated that they took this measure to protect the child’s wellbeing, as demonstrations can be unpredictable and potentially unsafe for minors.
The statement issued on Thursday, September 26, also refuted earlier reports that a pregnant woman and an elderly 68-year-old woman were among those arrested. The police emphasized that Grace Asantewaa, who was mistakenly reported as being 68 years old, had a child with her during the protest, and this had led to confusion about her identity.
The Ghana Police Service also acknowledged the wrongful detention of two other protesters for more than 48 hours, exceeding the legal limit before being presented to court. The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) has been instructed to investigate the situation and recommend necessary disciplinary actions to ensure accountability.
In a related development, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the #FixTheCountry protest, along with 12 other protesters, was remanded into police custody by the Accra Circuit Court on Thursday, September 26. These arrests stemmed from the demonstrations at the 37 Roundabout, where citizens voiced their concerns over illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and economic mismanagement. This has brought the total number of protesters remanded to 51.
The police have emphasized their commitment to maintaining public order while also upholding the rights of citizens to demonstrate peacefully, adding that safety, particularly of minors, remains a top priority.
