Ama Governor, a lawyer and social media influencer, voiced her outrage after being detained for over 48 hours without food or water following her arrest during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration over the weekend.

Ama Governor was among several protesters who were transported to court today under heavy security. The group, numbering over 12, was arrested during the three-day protest at the 37 Roundabout, where demonstrators raised concerns about illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) and the country’s economic mismanagement.

As she was escorted to the courtroom, Ama Governor shouted, “You want to see a 26-year-old lawyer in handcuffs because she said Stop Galamsey Now. 48 hours no lawyer, 48 hours no food, no water. Over 48 hours, you all should be proud. These people are ridiculous. Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery.”

The protest, organized to call attention to Ghana’s pressing social, environmental, and economic issues, resulted in the arrests of multiple participants. Ama Governor, a vocal participant, has highlighted the harsh treatment she endured during her detention.

Speaking to the media after her arrest, Ama Governor revealed she was standing on the pavement near the 37 lorry station when she was apprehended by the police. She also alleged that she was physically assaulted during the arrest.

"I don’t know why I have been picked up… they hit my neck," she told the media.

The arrest and treatment of the lawyer-turned-influencer has sparked discussions on social media, with many raising concerns about police handling of peaceful protesters.

The #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration, named after a slang reference to the presidency, continues to gain attention as a platform for Ghanaians frustrated with the government’s handling of critical issues. So far, 39 of the arrested protestors who were arraigned yesterday have been remanded for two weeks.