Convener of the Democracy Hub protest, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has rejected claims by the Ghana Police Service that he is in hiding and has been declared wanted.
Labeling the allegations as “baseless and misleading,” Barker-Vormawor clarified that he has been in regular communication with senior police officers regarding his whereabouts and availability.
His response follows a police announcement of a manhunt for him and others after several Democracy Hub protesters were arrested on Sunday, September 22, for alleged acts of lawlessness during their demonstration.
The police claimed Barker-Vormawor was evading arrest, but in a Facebook post, he firmly denied avoiding law enforcement.
He also criticized the police’s narrative, asserting his continued cooperation with authorities and disputing the necessity for a manhunt.
“In light of these developments, I have instructed my lawyers to urgently engage with the Ghana Police Service to seek clarification on which specific police station or office they wish me to report to. My legal team stands ready to cooperate and will be in touch with the relevant authorities to ascertain the appropriate steps required,” he posted.
“I remain committed to the rule of law and to addressing any issues raised by the Police in accordance with due process. I expect that this engagement will provide clarity and prevent any further attempts to distort the truth.”
