Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the organizer of the Democracy Hub protest, has denied accusations that he is in hiding and has been declared wanted by the police. Barker-Vormawor dismissed the claims as “unfounded and deceptive.” On Sunday, September 22, several protesters from the Democracy Hub group were arrested. The police later released a statement stating that they were searching for Barker-Vormawor and others, alleging their involvement in unlawful activities during the protest.
Barker-Vormawor dismissed the reports in a Facebook post, saying he has been in “consistent communication with senior officers within the Police hierarchy regarding my whereabouts and availability. He added that his “legal team stands ready to cooperate and will be in touch with the relevant authorities to ascertain the appropriate steps required.
Below is Barker-Vormawor’s statement.
RE: FALSE CLAIMS OF A MANHUNT – CLARIFICATION AND NEXT STEPS
It has come to my attention that the Ghana Police Service has issued press statements suggesting that they are on a manhunt for me, thereby creating the false impression that I am on the run. These claims are baseless and misleading, as I have been in consistent communication with senior officers within the Police hierarchy regarding my whereabouts and availability.
In light of these developments, I have instructed my lawyers to urgently engage with the Ghana Police Service to seek clarification on which specific police station or office they wish me to report to.
My legal team stands ready to cooperate and will be in touch with the relevant authorities to ascertain the appropriate steps required. I remain committed to the rule of law and to addressing any issues raised by the Police by due process. I expect that this engagement will provide clarity and prevent any further attempts to distort the truth.
By: Kabah Atawoge
