Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a social activist and private legal practitioner, has been summoned by the Appointments Committee to provide evidence supporting his allegations of bribery against members of the committee. The committee has scheduled his appearance for Wednesday, 29th January at 10:00 am.
During the committee’s sitting on Tuesday, the Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor, condemned Barker-Vormawor’s comments, labeling them as reckless. He denied the bribery allegations and expressed his willingness to be investigated by the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee. Ahiafor directed Barker-Vormawor to present his evidence before the committee.
In response to the summons, Barker-Vormawor took to social media to express his commitment to upholding democracy. He stated, “This is how a Democracy improves. I look forward to appearing before the Appointments Committee tomorrow. Thank You.”
The controversy surrounding the bribery allegations has resulted in a temporary suspension of the vetting process. Minority MPs requested the chairman to halt sittings, citing concerns about the integrity of MPs being called into question.
The committee had initially planned to vet several ministerial appointees, including Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, Adjei Kenneth Gilbert, and Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo. However, the proceedings have been put on hold pending further investigations into the bribery allegations.
The developments in this case highlight the importance of transparency and accountability in the vetting process for ministerial appointees. As the situation unfolds, it is crucial for all parties involved to cooperate fully with the investigations to uphold the integrity of the appointment process.
