We will proceed to demonstrate – Democracy Hub to defy court order

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a member of the Democracy Hub and lead convener of the Fix The Country Movement, has stated that the group will defy a court injunction secured by the Ghana Police Service and proceed with its three-day demonstration against the government.

According to the activist, who is also a practicing lawyer, the ex-parte injunction secured by the police is unconstitutional based on the right to freedom of assembly guaranteed by the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

“Our courts are clear that on questions of freedom of assembly, you cannot obtain an ex-parte injunction against us. We notified the police three months ago. It is laughable for them to go to their favorite friends in the judiciary who have completely disregarded our constitution and give them an injunction. Now, take it from me – we will disregard any unlawful order to stop us from going on a protest. We are going to defy any unconstitutional order that has been purportedly made by any court,” he stated during an interview on JoyNews on September 18, 2024.

An Accra High Court on Wednesday granted the injunction application by the police to effectively stop the three-day demonstration scheduled for September 21 to September 23 at Revolutionary Square, across Liberation Road, opposite the Jubilee House.

In a statement, Democracy Hub confirmed that it has formally notified the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, in accordance with the Public Order Act. The protest, organised by the group, will begin at 6:00 a.m.

The demonstration aims to address critical issues affecting the country, including socio-economic injustice, unemployment, rising poverty, state capture, nepotism, corruption, and the need for judicial independence.

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