Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has confirmed his readiness to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, January 29, to substantiate his allegations that the committee demanded money from ministerial nominees in exchange for approval.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Barker-Vormawor expressed optimism about the process, stating, “I look forward to appearing before the committee tomorrow. This is how a democracy improves.”
Barker-Vormawor had accused members of the Appointments Committee of soliciting bribes from nominees seeking approval.
At a press briefing on Tuesday, January 28, the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, dismissed the allegations as baseless, asserting that no member of the committee had engaged in such practices.
“To address the matter, I have directed the Clerk of the Committee to formally invite him to appear before us tomorrow to substantiate his claims, or we will apply the necessary law,” Mr. Ahiafor stated.
The activist is expected to provide evidence to support his accusations during his appearance.
The allegations have also caused a stir within Parliament, with some Minority members calling for the suspension of the vetting process until the claims are thoroughly investigated.
They argue that the accusations undermine the integrity of the committee and must be resolved before further proceedings.
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