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Bridget Otoo, others sue IGP over assault during #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest

Award-winning broadcast journalist and activist Bridget Otoo, alongside two other individuals, have taken legal action against the Inspector General of Police and the Attorney General following an assault they endured during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest last year.

The three applicants – Bridget Otoo, Vanessa Edotom Boateng, and George Agyening Anyang – have filed a lawsuit seeking the enforcement of fundamental human rights as outlined in various articles of the constitution.

The applicants are represented by legal counsel Samson Lardy Anyenini, Esq., as indicated in a writ obtained in a document sighted by Ghanaweb.

This lawsuit appears to precede another filed by Democracy Hub, the organizers of the #OccupyJulorbiHouseDemo, who also allege human rights violations by the police.

Last September, a video circulated on social media capturing the moment Bridget Otoo was attacked by individuals not in uniform outside the Accra Regional Police Command.

The incident occurred during protests demanding the release of detained colleagues.

Bridget Otoo reported that she was physically assaulted and her shirt torn by the police. Fellow protesters witnessed the altercation and voiced their objections.

Meanwhile, Democracy Hub and 23 other applicants have also initiated legal action against the Ghana Police Service (GPS) for alleged unlawful arrest, torture, and detention of protesters during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration.

In a press release signed by Benjamin Akuffo Darko, the organization detailed how demonstrators were assaulted and detained at the Regional Police Headquarters in Accra.

The #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, a three-day demonstration, was organized by citizens expressing dissatisfaction with the administration of President Nana Akufo-Addo.

The protesters called for improved governance, accountability, transparency, and social justice in Ghana, highlighting issues such as e-levy, galamsey, fuel prices, unemployment, education, health care, and security.

They utilized social media to mobilize support and voice their grievances.

 

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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