Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the legal representative of Frederick Kumi, popularly known as “Abu Trica,” has made an oral application to the High Court in Accra to order the Attorney-General to grant him access to his client. This comes after the court ordered the extradition of Kumi to the United States to face charges in an alleged […]
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Mother returning from South Africa detained at airport, bail denied – Barker-Vormawor alleges
A Ghanaian mother and her infant baby are being held in custody after she was arrested on arrival at the Accra International Airport following her repatriation from South Africa. That is according to private legal practitioner and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Mr Barker-Vormawor disclosed that his law firm, Merton & […]
FixTheCountry announces anti-galamsey vigil and march in Accra
The Convenor of FixTheCountry, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has announced that the movement will hold a vigil on Sunday, September 21, at Revolution Square in Accra, to protest the ongoing environmental destruction caused by illegal mining (galamsey). He disclosed the plan in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, 15 September 2025, stressing the urgent need […]
I am not an NDC member – Barker-Vormawor clarifies his political affiliation
Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has denied claims of ever being affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), asserting that he has always been a committed member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP). Appearing before the committee, on Wednesday, January 29, Barker-Vormawor sought to put to rest the speculation surrounding his political alignment, stressing that his loyalty […]
‘My tweet wasn’t going to get Ghanaians on the streets’ – British High Commissioner fires back at Dampare
The British High Commissioner has reacted to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)’s response to her tweet about the arrest of #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor. Harriet Thompson says her tweet was harmless and does not have the capacity to temper with the peace being enjoyed by citizens in the country. Speaking in an interview on Accra-based GHOne on […]
‘Di wo fie asɛm’ — IGP tells British High Commissioner
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has advised the British High Commissioner to Ghana not to interfere in matters that do not concern her. The advice is in reference to the High Commissioner’s tweet over the arrest of one of the conveners of the #FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, over a motor […]
Barker-Vormawor not cooperating with investigations, refuse his bail request – A-G to High Court
The Attorney-General is urging the Tema High Court to refuse a bail application filed by #FixTheCountry Movement lead convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor. Godfred Dame says he has so far failed to cooperate with police investigations and has no fixed place of abode. Mr Barker-Vormawor who is said to be unwell has put in an application for […]







