Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the organizer of the Democracy Hub demonstration, has denied rumors that he is in hiding and that the police have proclaimed him wanted.
The claims were described as “baseless and misleading” by Barker-Vormawor. Several demonstrators from the Democracy Hub group were taken into custody on Sunday, September 22.
A manhunt was launched by the police to find Barker-Vormawor and other people for their suspected involvement in illegal activities during the protest, according to a statement they later released.
In a Facebook post, Barker-Vormawor said he has been in “consistent communication with senior officers within the Police hierarchy regarding my whereabouts and availability,” dismissing the accusations.
“My legal team is prepared to assist and will communicate with the relevant authorities to determine the necessary actions,” he continued.
Below is Barker-Vormawor’s statement.
RE: FALSE CLAIMS OF A MANHUNT – CLARIFICATION AND NEXT STEPS
It has come to my attention that the Ghana Police Service has issued press statements suggesting that they are on a manhunt for me, thereby creating the false impression that I am on the run. These claims are baseless and misleading, as I have been in consistent communication with senior officers within the Police hierarchy regarding my whereabouts and availability.
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.
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.
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