Ernesto Yeboah Released after “George Floyd Protest” Arrest

Leader of the Economic Fighters League, Ernesto Yeboah who was arrested during a vigil in solidarity against the killing of George Floyd, has been released from police custody.

Mr. Yeboah was arrested and detained at the Accra Central Police Station after security operatives disrupted the vigil - which was also aimed at speaking against police brutality on blacks across the world – at the Black Stars Square on Saturday.

According to the police, the “vigil” was not authorized.

The police had earlier released a statement admonishing citizens against participating in any ensuing "George Floyd" protests.

However, organizers of the vigil are said to have produced evidence indicating they appropriately notified the police in line with the Public Order Act.

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Mr. Yeboah is seen in a video announcing his release, a day after the arrest.

He says, his continuous arrest will not discourage him from seeking freedom for Africans and the continent.

“The handcuffs are off. But as I keep saying, do not be afraid of the handcuff. It is with the handcuff that we will seek our freedom. It is with the handcuff that Africa shall unite. It is with the handcuff that we shall access economic freedom in our lifetime,” he said.

It is, however, unclear what charges the police will be pressing against him in court.