{"id":227398,"date":"2024-10-07T13:00:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/07\/ndc-activist-barker-vormawor-denied-bail-again\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T13:00:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:00:02","slug":"ndc-activist-barker-vormawor-denied-bail-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/07\/ndc-activist-barker-vormawor-denied-bail-again\/","title":{"rendered":"NDC Activist Barker-Vormawor Denied Bail Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Oliver Barker-Vormawor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In a dramatic turn of events, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a prominent activist and convener of the Democracy Hub, has been denied bail once more by an Accra High Court.<\/p>\n

This decision comes on the heels of his arrest during a recent anti-galamsey protest, where he was seen removing the keys from a parked police van.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t the first time Barker-Vormawor has made headlines for his activism.<\/p>\n

Previously, he has been vocal about various social and political issues, often taking a bold stance.
He even accused National Security Minister of bribery.<\/p>\n

However, his methods have sometimes been called into question, leading to controversy.<\/p>\n

The Current Case<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the anti-galamsey protest, Barker-Vormawor was arrested for allegedly engaging in illegal activities.<\/p>\n

The court, presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, denied his bail application citing concerns about public unrest and the need for further investigation.<\/p>\n

Notably, Barker-Vormawor is already standing trial on treason charges, which likely influenced the court\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n

Barker-Vormawor\u2019s legal team argued that his detention violated his constitutional rights to free expression and peaceful assembly.<\/p>\n

They emphasized that the protests were non-violent and aimed to raise awareness about the harm caused by illegal mining.<\/p>\n

Contrasting Treatment of Protesters<\/strong><\/p>\n

While Barker-Vormawor remains in custody, up to 12 other protesters have been granted bail with varying terms.<\/p>\n

Another protester, Felicity Nelson, was granted bail to the tune of GHC20,000 and two sureties.<\/p>\n

This disparity in treatment has added complexity to the case and its implications for civil rights and environmental advocacy in Ghana.<\/p>\n

BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n

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