Parliament’s Appointments Committee has summoned activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor to address allegations of bribery against its members.
The accusations, which have drawn widespread public attention, were made ahead of the vetting session for Defence Minister-designate Dr. Omane Boamah on Tuesday, January 28.
Chairman of the Appointments Committee and First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, dismissed the claims as baseless and harmful to the credibility of the parliamentary vetting process.
Mr. Ahiafor has directed the Clerk of the Committee to officially invite Barker-Vormawor to provide evidence supporting his allegations during a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, January 29.
“I, Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Committee and 1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament, and the committee members do not demand money from nominees before vetting them.
“I will therefore demand the clerk of the committee to invite Oliver Barker Vormawor to appear before the committee to provide evidence of the allegations.”
Barker-Vormawor, known for his outspoken criticism of government institutions and public officials, has yet to respond to the summons.
The allegations suggest that members of the Appointments Committee demand monetary inducements or other forms of gratification from nominees before their vetting sessions.
