In contrast to previous reports, the Ghana Police Service has verified that Gloria Vera Louise, one of the demonstrators detained during the Democracy Hub event, is not pregnant.
Gloria was placed under two weeks of remand after her arrest, during which time it was announced that she was four months pregnant.
Gloria is not pregnant, according to medical exams Gloria had done at several medical facilities, the police said in a statement.
Upon her detention, the police also observed that she showed no outward symptoms of pregnancy.
“In the case of the alleged pregnant woman, Gloria Vera Louise, We would like to clarify that at the time of the arrest, there was no visible indication that she was pregnant. Additionally, at no point during the arrest or subsequent interactions did the said suspect inform the Police of a pregnancy. Again, there was no communication to the court of any such condition, either by herself or through her lawyers.
“In order to establish the veracity or otherwise of the claim in the public domain of the alleged pregnancy, the Police took the initiative and sent her to the Police Hospital and an independent health facility for a thorough medical examination. Both medical results came out negative, suggesting that Gloria Vera Louise, is not pregnant as claimed.”
The Attorney General’s Office had previously voiced dissatisfaction with Gloria’s lawyers for neglecting to disclose her pregnancy to the court during the bail hearing.
Grace Asantewaa, the woman who reportedly exposed a kid to harm during a recent demonstration, has also been charged by the police.
“The Ghana Police Service has charged Grace Asantewaa with the offence of exposing a child to danger, by bringing her to the demonstration grounds, contrary to section 71 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
“We would like to use this opportunity to advise members of the public to be mindful of involving our beloved children in activities that have the potential to expose them to danger.”
Police detained 54 protestors between September 21 and September 23, citing various crimes.
