An Accra High Court has slapped the Ghana Police Service with GH¢150,000 in damages for violating the rights of journalist Bridget Otoo and two others during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests.

A report by adomonline.com on May 14, 2026, stated that the court also ordered the Police Service to pay GH¢30,000 in legal costs and to publish an unqualified apology in the Daily Graphic.

Delivering judgment, Justice Brew said officers violated the fundamental rights of journalists and activists they were meant to protect.

He described the actions as “unconstitutional,” citing unlawful interference, assault, and abuse during the protest.

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Bridget Otoo was assaulted and her blouse allegedly torn by officers.

Applicant Vanessa Edotom Boateng was unlawfully detained and had her phone seized to stop her from recording police brutality.

The third applicant, George Gyening Anyang, told the court "he was slapped, punched, and beaten with a metallic belt and baton while livestreaming at the regional police station."

The #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration was organised by Democracy Hub on September 21, 2023, to express displeasure to the then Akufo-Addo government over "economic hardship" and "alleged corruption".

Police met protesters with force, arresting nearly 50 people, including journalists.

The incident triggered public outrage over the use of excessive force against unarmed civilians.

The court ruling now demands of the Police Service to publicly apologise and pay compensation for the violations.

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