Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has confirmed he will appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, following an invitation to substantiate claims of bribery against the committee.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Barker-Vormawor expressed his commitment to democracy, stating: “This is how a democracy improves. I look forward to appearing before the Appointments Committee tomorrow. Thank you"
This is how a Democracy improves.
— Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor (@barkervogues) January 28, 2025
I look forward to appearing before the Appointments Committee tomorrow.
Thank You.
The activist’s appearance follows his claims, that the Appointments Committee of Parliament demands money from ministerial nominees in exchange for approval.
The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, dismissed the allegations as baseless during a press briefing on Tuesday, January 28. He stated that neither he nor any member of the committee had engaged in such practices.
To address the matter, Ahiafor directed the Clerk of the Committee to formally invite Barker-Vormawor to appear before the committee.
“So, I am therefore directing the Clerk to the Committee to invite him to appear before the committee tomorrow [Wednesday] to substantiate his claims, or we will apply the necessary law,” Mr Ahiafor stated.