Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Convenor of the #FixTheCountry movement, has formally apologized to Ghana’s Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
His earlier statements alleging that some committee members solicited bribes from ministerial nominees sparked controversy.
Barker-Vormawor emphasized that his remarks were not intended to undermine the committee's members but aimed to shed light on broader concerns regarding corruption and transparency.
In a session with the committee in Accra on Wednesday, January 29, Barker-Vormawor clarified, “I am saying here clearly that my post was not intended to disparage members of the committee. I have not intended to say that members of this committee have received or demanded bribes from various individuals.”
He expressed regret for any misunderstanding his statements may have caused.
Barker-Vormawor's legal counsel, Nana Ato Dadzie, supported his position, framing his comments as a whistleblower's call for accountability rather than an assault on the committee’s integrity.
The committee had previously summoned him to provide evidence regarding his allegations, which he agreed to fulfill.
Addressing why he had not removed the controversial post sooner, Barker-Vormawor noted, “The reason why I have left the post on was because I saw that the words had been twisted, and it became imperative for me to maintain the post in its original form for verification.”
As part of his commitment to resolving the matter amicably, he indicated a willingness to delete the post.
His statements come at a time when discussions surrounding transparency and accountability in Ghana’s political landscape are increasingly critical.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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