Convener of Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has secured bail in the amount of GH¢20,000 with two sureties. This comes after his arrest on September 23, 2024, alongside 52 others, for allegedly causing public disturbances during the protest.
Barker-Vormawor faces multiple charges, including stealing, unlawful assembly, unlawful damage, assault on a public officer and offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace.
Initially, the Accra Circuit Court denied him bail, and the High Court upheld this decision when his lawyers appealed. However, the High Court judge later granted bail due to concerns over the prosecution’s delay in commencing the trial.
The judge had previously expressed concern about Barker-Vormawor’s potential to commit another offense while on bail, given his existing treason felony charges. As part of his bail conditions, Barker-Vormawor must report to the police twice a week.