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Oliver Barker-Vormawor Granted Bail after Multiple Denials

October 16, 2024
Evans Junior Owuby Evans Junior Owu
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Court Denies Barker-Vormawor Bail, Grants Bail to 10 Others

Osagyefo Mawuse Oliver Barker-Vormawor in a handcuff and being escorted by the Police

Osagyefo Mawuse Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a leading figure in the #FixtheCountry Movement and the Democratic Accountability Hub (Democracy Hub) has been granted bail by the High Court in Accra following several unsuccessful applications.

This comes after weeks of mounting pressure from civil society and activists who raised concerns about the delays in his prosecution and his treatment in police custody.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s legal team, led by the renowned legal practitioner, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, successfully re-applied for his bail on the grounds that the prosecution failed to commence proceedings within the 72-hour window set by the court that had previously denied his bail.

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The High Court granted the bail with two sureties, imposing a condition that Barker-Vormawor must report to the police twice a week.

This marks a significant breakthrough for his legal defence after both the Accra High Court and the Circuit Court previously denied bail in earlier applications.

Critiques of Ghana’s Criminal Justice System

Professor Stephen Kweku Asare, a Democracy and Development Fellow in Public Law and Justice at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), weighed in on the bail decision, criticizing the larger systemic failures leading Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s arrest and detention.

“Now that Osagyefo [Barker-Vormawor] has been granted bail, it’s time to interrogate the failed system that initially withheld it,” Professor Asare stated, highlighting concerns about the justice system’s inconsistencies and its handling of politically charged cases.

This ruling is being celebrated by members of the #FixtheCountry Movement and other supporters of Barker-Vormawor.

In a statement, the Movement expressed relief but also caution, stating, “As usual, we have to hope that the justice system doesn’t start any gimmicks to delay his release.”

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Osagyefo Mawuse Oliver Barker-Vormawor

The prolonged detention of Barker-Vormawor and the initial denial of his bail, in addition to the detention of other 52 protestors, who were earlier released had raised alarm about the treatment of activists and the potential abuse of legal processes to silence dissent.

His supporters have remained steadfast, rallying behind his cause and pushing for his release, citing concerns over his health while in police custody.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor was arrested during a recent demonstration against illegal mining, commonly referred to as “galamsey.”

The protest, aimed at raising awareness about the environmental devastation caused by galamsey activities, saw several activists take to the streets in opposition to the practice.

According to police reports, Barker-Vormawor was apprehended for allegedly engaging in unlawful activities during the protest.

One incident cited involved him removing the keys from a police van stationed at the protest site, a move which, though seen as a peaceful act of defiance, led to his detention.

The specifics of the charges against him, however, remain unclear, with his legal team and supporters questioning the validity and urgency of his arrest and detention.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been a vocal critic of the government’s handling of environmental and governance issues, including the galamsey crisis and systemic corruption.

His continued advocacy for environmental reforms and accountability in the fight against illegal mining has resonated with many, particularly those concerned about the future of Ghana’s natural resources, leading another protest dubbed #FreeTheCitizens and #StopGalamseyNow following his arrest and detention.

For now, Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s bail offers a reprieve, but the broader questions surrounding his arrest and the government’s approach to handling protests and activism in Ghana remain unresolved.

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Tags: #StopGalamseyNow Protestaccra high courtDemocracy HubFix The Country MovementGhana's Criminal Justice Systemillegal mining (galamsey)Osagyefo Mawuse Oliver Barker-VormaworProfessor Stephen Kweku Asare
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