The Accra Circuit Court has denied an application by Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, seeking permission to travel outside the jurisdiction.

This ruling was made on Friday, October 11, during the continuation of the Democracy Hub protesters’ case. Out of the 52 protesters, only nine appeared in court for the hearing.

During the proceedings, the prosecution, led by State Attorney Amanda Awadi, informed the court that they had submitted some disclosures but still had additional ones to file.

She requested an adjournment to complete the filing process.

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Ama Governor’s lawyer submitted a request for her client to be granted leave to travel from October 13 to 18 for an engagement outside the country.

The lawyer also sought to have the charge of assault on a public officer against her client dismissed.

Another lawyer, representing the second accused, Emmanuel Gyan, also requested that charges against his client be dropped, arguing that he was not involved in the protest on the specified date.

In response, the prosecution stated that they were unaware of these developments as the information had not been formally communicated to them.

Presiding judge Evelyn Asamoah then ruled that Ama Governor’s lawyers had not filed a formal application for the travel request and urged them to do so. The application was thus denied.

The judge further directed the prosecution to file all remaining witness statements and adjourned the case to October 30.

Benjamin Akuffo, who was arrested while visiting the protesters in custody, also appeared in court after being granted bail.

His case was similarly adjourned to October 30, with instructions for the prosecution to submit disclosures and witness statements.