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21 LGBTQ+ members granted bail

 

They've been granted a bail of GH¢5,000 each

• They were arrested at the Nurses and Midwives Hotel in Hotel

• These 21 LGBTQ+ members have been granted a bail of GH¢5,000 each

• They are expected to submit a valid ID to the court

21 persons who were arrested in Ho last month for advocating the activities of Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBTQ+) have been granted bail.

The presiding judge, His Lordship Justice Yaw Owoahene-Acheampong granted these LGBTQ+ members a bail of GH¢5,000 each on Friday, June 11, 2021.

They are expected to submit a valid ID to the court.

The suspects; 16 females and 5 males were arrested on May 20, 2021, while holding a conference at the Nurses and Midwives Hotel in Ho.

According to the Public Affairs Officer of the Volta region police service, Sergeant Prince Dogbatse, the suspects are from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Upper East, Upper West, Western regions.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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