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Monday, 15 June 2026
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Mother with infant detained at Accra airport, bail denied

The News

A Ghanaian mother and her infant baby were arrested upon arrival at Accra International Airport following repatriation from South Africa, according to lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor. The woman was the subject of an outstanding bench warrant issued in her absence over a money-related dispute and was arraigned before Dansoman Circuit Court, where her bail application was refused.

Why it matters

A Ghanaian mother and infant were detained at Accra airport with bail refused—a striking human-interest and accountability story with direct domestic impact.

7 hours ago · Joy Online

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