The Ghana Legal Council’s (GLC) decision to reject Ghanaian social media influencer Elomi Ababio’s request to be called to the Bar has met divided opinions, with a section of X users lauding the Council, while others condemn the resolution.
In a letter dated October 13 to Elomi Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, the Council noted that its rejection was based on account of elements noted in your public conduct prior to the application.
The likes of Lydia Forson, a Ghanaian actress, #FixTheCountry Convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, have opposed the GLC’s decision and warned against the trolling of Ama Governor.
A number of X users have noted that Ama Governor’s affiliation with the LGBTQ+ community makes her unfit to be called to the Bar. For many, they are elated by the Council’s decision and have called on Ama Governor to mend her ways.
Reacting to this, Lydia Forson has jabbed these critics, noting that they would not be remembered in history as they would be forgotten for failing to stand against the system.
“Ama Govenor will be fine, she may suffer a lot of pain, hurt, and frustration, but eventually she will be fine. History never remembers the silent, but those who challenged the system and made their voices heard. You and your trolling on the other hand will be forgotten,” she wrote.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, on the other hand, rebuked the GLC for the “abuse of power”. He noted that the Council seeks to impose a culture of silence and encourages the culture of exploitation.
“Particularly since there are so many of you, that will happily justify this abuse of power because it is Ama Governor! And as I have come to understand slowly your moral superiority looks the other way when persons perceived to be gay suffer abuse. But truly, this has nothing to do with Ama Governor’s perceived sexuality.
“It is not! It is something more insidious; and explains why this country continues to fail to rise above its station! What the GLC has done is really about it’s role in enforcing a culture of silence and observience that protects this system and culture of exploitation. They need conformity, control and the need for you to remember from time to time that they can control your life and take away your ambitions and future. That’s how they keep the system protected from attack from their own corner. That is what has made many law students and lawyers cockholds; and disempowered many of them as agents of change,” he wrote in an X post.
Interestingly, the Independent Ghana while reporting on the recent matter, discovered that Barker-Vormawor and Ama Governor do have some sort of relationship.
It cannot be said that the two are allies, but one can say they do have a cordial relationship.
On October 1, Ama Governor, shared images of her conversation with Barker Vormawor.
The conversation begins with Ama Governor asking if Oliver sides with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This question was premised on the allegations that Oliver is an NDC member due to his stern criticism of the NPP government.
Oliver denied siding with the NDC. “Never have been. Never will be” he wrote.
In response, Ama wrote: “Oh Lord. Why are these people lying?. Tsw. Love you forever Oliver.”
Oliver then informs Ama that he a staunch supporter of the Convention People’s Party (CPP).
“Never even voted for either the NDC or NPP. Always voted CPP and only ever people to vote the CPP.”
Oliver then told Ama that on social media “people say all kinds of things”.
Later, Ama asked for Oliver’s permission to share their conversation to the public. An unperturbed Oliver said “Sure. Nothing out”.
Find their conversation here:
