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Young Ghanaian Lawyer Ama Governor is speaking out loudly about what she believes is injustice being metered to her and others who were arrested two days ago.

'48 hours, no food, no water' - Ama governor laments in court while in handcuffs | Pulse Ghana

Selorm Tali

<p><a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/police-arrest-42-democracy-hub-protesters-declare-barker-vormawor-wanted/3e1k878">The Ghanaian social media influencer was among&nbsp;42 demonstrators from the Democracy Hub protest</a>, which the police say it erupted into violent and impactful clashes at the 37 Intersection in Accra on Sunday, 22nd September 2024.</p>

<p>The protestors were picked up whilst protesting illegal mining (Galamsey). Appearing in court today whilst handcuffed, Ama Governor poured out her heart to the press, revealing that she had no food and no water ever since her arrest.</p>

<p>"<em>I want to go so they grant us bail, 48 hours, no food, no water,</em>" she screamed to the press in the video below whilst going through protocols to enter the courtroom. Showing off her hands in handcuffs, she added, "<em>You want us in this? You want to see a 26-year-old lawyer because she said Stop Galamsey. That's our only crime, Stop Galamsey."</em></p>

<p>In a new report, the arrested 42 protestors have been denied bail, with their reappearance slated for 8th October.</p>

<p>In a statement released late Sunday, the police said all 42 arrested individuals, including some of the group’s leaders, will face the law. The statement, signed by ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs for the Ghana Police Service, noted that the demonstrators were <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/police-arrest-42-democracy-hub-protesters-declare-barker-vormawor-wanted/3e1k878">involved in acts of lawlessness, including obstructing traffic, damaging police property, and attacking officers performing their duties</a>.</p>

<p>Ama Governor's outrage and appearance in court has sparked mixed reactions on social media. <strong>After a turbulent journey,&nbsp;the </strong><a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/celebrities/breaking-ama-governor-to-be-finally-called-to-the-bar/b1mqgsx"><strong>social media influencer, whose real name is Elorm Ababio</strong></a><strong>, was finally called to the Ghana Bar in May 2024.</strong></p>

<p>Ama Governor's journey to the bar has been marked by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/filla/ghanaian-phd-student-loses-ohio-university-scholarship-for-attacks-on-ama-governor/flw4j5k" title="BREAKING: Ama Governor to be finally called the BAR">significant public attention and controversy</a>. Her outspoken nature and her open discussion about her sexuality have made her a polarising figure in Ghanaian society despite the challenges.</p>

'48 hours, no food, no water' - Ama governor laments in court while in handcuffs

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