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Barker-Vormawor arrives in Parliament for questioning

Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has arrived in Parliament to face the Appointments Committee following a summons over bribery allegations against its members.

Barker-Vormawor had accused committee members of demanding money from ministerial nominees under former President John Mahama before vetting and approval. His claim, made in a Facebook post on January 24, sparked strong rebuttals from parliamentary officials.

In response, Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Appointments Committee, dismissed the allegations and ordered a probe. “Let me place on record that I am ever ready to submit myself to ORAL. The second aspect was to the effect that all the committee members are taking money from the nominees before vetting and approval,” he stated, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of the committee.

Barker-Vormawor, however, remains resolute, seeing his summons as an opportunity to strengthen democratic accountability. In a post on X, he wrote, “This is how a Democracy improves. I look forward to appearing before the Appointments Committee tomorrow. Thank You.”

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