Social media activist and #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has formally apologized to the Appointments Committee for a bribery allegation he made on his social media platforms.
Speaking amidst mounting criticism, Barker-Vormawor stated that he never intended to disparage members of the Committee, clarifying that his comments were misinterpreted.
The Democracy Hub Founder’s remarks followed a social media post in which he appeared to suggest that ministerial appointees were paying bribes to secure approvals.
“So all the monies the ministerial appointees are being asked to pay to the Appointments Committee just to get approved, are those ones not affected by ORAL? Strange Republic,” his post read.
The statement sparked widespread debate, with many perceiving it as a direct accusation against the Committee.
In response, Barker-Vormawor took to his Facebook page to clarify his stance, posting “fake” under a circulating post that attributed the bribery claim to him. He also shared a screenshot to support his position.
Meanwhile, his legal team, led by Nana Ato Dadzie, has firmly stated that their client acted as a whistleblower and would not retract his statement.
“This is a great institution, and my client won’t disrespect this house. My client says he saw something, became worried, and came public,” Dadzie explained.
Addressing concerns about another controversial post circulating on social media, Barker-Vormawor’s lawyer insisted that his client was not the author. “That second post is distasteful. It’s absolutely not his,” he emphasized.
In a related development, Barker-Vormawor also rejected claims that he is affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He asserted that he has never been an NDC member and has always voted for the Convention People’s Party (CPP).
It remains unclear whether Parliament will take further action regarding the allegations.
