Former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ade Coker, has strongly dismissed bribery allegations leveled by social media activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor against the Appointments Committee, labeling them as baseless and frivolous.
Speaking to the media in Parliament following a brief suspension of proceedings to address the claims, Mr. Coker expressed frustration over the accusations. “We’ve been here for over two hours on this frivolous accusation. I call it frivolous—it’s a frivolous accusation,” he emphasized.
Barker-Vormawor, in a Facebook post ahead of the vetting of Defence Minister-Designate Dr. Omane Boamah, alleged that ministerial appointees were being coerced into paying bribes to secure the committee’s approval.
“So, all the monies the ministerial appointees are being asked to pay to the Appointments Committee just to get approved, are those not affected by ORAL? Strange Republic,” Barker-Vormawor’s post read.
In response, Mr. Coker clarified that the Clerk of Parliament had officially invited Barker-Vormawor to provide evidence of his claims, insisting that the vetting process must continue.
“They’ve invited the gentleman to come and deal with him, that’s all. Deal with the person. Privileges Committees are there, but the process must go on… Simplicita,” Ade Coker said.
Barker-Vormawor, however, stood by his allegations and responded on Facebook, saying, “I look forward to appearing before the Appointments Committee tomorrow.”
