The Attorney-General has withdrawn the case against the convener of the Democracy Hub protesters, who were apprehended for rallying against illegal mining (galamsey).

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The demonstrators, who took to the streets to push for stronger government action against environmental destruction, were arrested and charged following their protest.

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However, the Attorney-General’s office has officially dropped all charges, bringing the case to an end.

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Approximately 53 individuals, including convenor Oliver Barker-Vormawor and Ama Governor, were among those detained during the protest.

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The demonstration aimed to highlight the adverse effects of illegal mining on the environment, particularly its impact on farmland, rivers, and forests.

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Environmental activists have persistently called attention to the widespread damage caused by unchecked mining activities.

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