Oliver Barker-Vormawor a lead convener of the Democracy Hub has reacted to the police declaring a manhunt for him.
In a post on Facebook, he stated, “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”, he reiterated.
Chaos erupted between the protesters and the Ghana Police Service on the second day of the Democracy Hub protest on Sunday September 22 leading to several members of the demonstrators being arrested.
Read full statement below:
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.
