Convener of #FixTheCountry, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, says they would defy the court order injuncting them to demonstrate.
He argued that the injunction, secured ex-parte by the police, is unconstitutional, especially regarding the right to freedom of assembly.
In an interview on Accra based Joy FM on September 18, Mr Barker-Vormawor pointed out that they notified the police of their protest three months ago.
He questioned the basis of the court’s decision, adding that they would proceed even if they were arrested.
“Our courts are clear that on questions on freedom of assembly, you cannot obtain an ex-parte injunction against us. We notified the police three months ago. It is laughable for them to go to their favourite friends in the judiciary who have completely disregarded our constitution and give them an injunction.
“Now, take it from me – we will disregard any unlawful order to stop us from going on a protest. We are going to defy any unconstitutional order that has been purportedly made by any court,” he stated.
This comment comes on the heels of the Ghana Police Service securing an injunction from the High Court of Justice against Democracy Hub’s planned three-day #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration.
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