… Asumin, CPCR together with CDD-Ghana, STAR-Ghana Foundation and Democracy Hub, and local governance networks, is advocating the passage of a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act, explaining that “the proposed legislation” would spell out the reforms to be undertak …
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, says Ghana lacks the technical capacity and equipment needed to effectively monitor activities at its ports, leaving vulnerabilities that could be exploited by illicit traders. …
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Adviser at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has urged Ghanaian courts to exercise greater vigilance in protecting constitutional rights in cases involving social media speech, saying alleged violations of suspects’ rights should not …
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor has criticised what he describes as inconsistency in the application of laws governing false publication and offensive speech in Ghana. …
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has questioned why individuals allegedly identified by the police as high-profile sponsors of activities linked to “Ghana Jollof” have not been arrested if investigators have established a …
… The Platform, convened by the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), Democracy Hub and the STAR-Ghana Foundation, brings together more than 100 civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies and individual citizens. …
… Mr Barker-Vormawor said that conviction has continued to shape his advocacy, including through his work with Democracy Hub, which he said remains committed to the vision of moving Ghana towards a “New Constitution for a New Generation.” He acknowledged that the ambition remains d …
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as a significant milestone in Ghana’s fight against corruption. …
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has welcomed the Supreme Court’s landmark decision mandating that all registered members in good standing of political parties be allowed to vote in the election of their leaders and candi …
… r Tamale Central and Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Mary Awelana Addah – Executive Director, Transparency International Ghana Manasseh Azure Awuni – Investigative Journalist Oliver Barker-Vormawor – Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor, Democracy Hub …
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reforms and the Centre for Democratic Development held a two-day media engagement in Kumasi to discuss Ghana's ongoing constitutional reform process, examining contentious issues and implications for democratic governance. Participants from six regions discussed the need for clear timelines and institutional responsibilities to implement the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations.
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reforms and the Centre for Democratic Development held a two-day media engagement in Kumasi to discuss Ghana's ongoing constitutional reform process, examining contentious issues and implications for democratic governance. Participants from six regions discussed the need for clear timelines and institutional responsibilities to implement the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations.
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor says Ghana does not have the technical machines, equipment, and capacity to effectively monitor its ports, creating vulnerabilities that illicit traders could exploit.
Constitutional adviser Oliver Barker-Vormawor has urged Ghanaian courts to exercise greater vigilance in protecting constitutional rights in cases involving social media speech, citing the case of nursing officer Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who was arrested on September 13 and remanded for two weeks on charges of abetting crime through publication of alleged false news.
Constitutional rights advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor has criticized what he describes as inconsistent application of laws governing false publication and offensive speech in Ghana, saying law enforcement must apply the same standards to similar conduct regardless of political affiliation. His comments follow the arrest of a nursing officer accused of links to a UK-based TikTok user and helping distribute content alleged to contain false news.
Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor Oliver Barker-Vormawor has questioned why individuals identified by police as high-profile sponsors of Ghana Jollof activities have not been arrested, following a CID press conference stating investigators had uncovered financial transactions linking such persons to the platform. Police said forensic analysis revealed significant transfers to a Techiman nurse arrested in connection with the case, who allegedly redistributed funds to others involved in circulating videos produced by Ghana Jollof.
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has called on Ghana's government to introduce and pass a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to provide a legally binding framework for implementing proposed amendments to the 1992 Constitution. The Platform, which brings together more than 100 civil society organisations, labour unions, professional bodies and individual citizens, says the roadmap should define the sequence of reforms, responsible institutions, and timelines, and should be transparent, inclusive and protected from partisan control.
Lawyer and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been appointed Secretary and Member of the Constitution Review Implementation Committee by the Attorney-General, where he will provide technical support for proposals to amend the 1992 Constitution. He says the appointment does not diminish his long-standing advocacy for a new constitutional framework for Ghana, a mission he has pursued for 17 years.
Ghana's Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017, ruling that Parliament acted within its constitutional mandate when creating the anti-graft agency. Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a Constitutional Rights and Policy Strategy Advisor at Democracy Hub, described the July 29 ruling as a significant milestone that strengthens the institution's standing and reinforces public confidence in its anti-corruption mandate.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision requiring all registered party members in good standing to vote in elections for party leaders and candidates, arguing that cost concerns should not prevent deeper internal democracy. The 5–2 ruling replaces Ghana's delegate system with a "one member, one vote" framework.
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will host a four-hour panel discussion examining landmark Supreme Court decisions, the Court of Appeal's overturning of Sedinam Tamakloe's conviction and 10-year prison sentence (which collapsed 78 charges), and the constitutional implications of recent judicial pronouncements including the Court's ruling on the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system.
JoyNews' Newsfile programme examined landmark Supreme Court decisions, the overturned conviction of former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe Attionu (which collapsed 78 charges and set aside her 10-year sentence), and the Court's ruling declaring aspects of the Constitutional Review Commission's delegate system unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed a constitutional challenge to the Office of the Special Prosecutor's powers, preserving the Attorney General's constitutional authority over prosecutions. Barker-Vormawor says the ruling underscores the need for constitutional reforms to grant the OSP fuller independence, though it should not be seen as a setback for anti-corruption efforts.
A coalition of 80 civil society organisations has welcomed government progress on constitutional reforms but is calling for immediate publication of the full Constitutional Review Committee report to enable informed public discussion and engagement.
Democracy Hub convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor has urged former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong to publicly disclose information about alleged corruption in Agenda 111 hospital project implementation. Barker-Vormawor argued that allegations of public fund misuse should be matters of national importance subject to state investigation rather than treated as internal party issues.
Joy Online reports that Newsfile, a Saturday broadcast show hosted by Samson Lardy Anyenini, will convene a panel of experts to discuss recent developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald managing editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
Ghana's Newsfile programme will discuss recent legal and governance developments including the ECOWAS Court's dismissal of former Chief Justice Torkornoo's application, the jailing of Herald Managing Editor Larry Dogbe, a $208 million methamphetamine seizure linked to Ghana, and the "Ken Must Go" campaign calling for NPP stalwart Kennedy Agyapong's dismissal from the party.
Illegal miners in Ghana are openly promoting their activities on social media platforms like TikTok and Facebook, suggesting a belief that law enforcement is absent or unwilling to act. The article links this public flouting of the law to environmental destruction and recent flooding in the Western Region.
The Steering Committee of the Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has urged President John Mahama and the Government to formally present a clear roadmap with defined timelines for the review of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The Platform intends to request consultations with key national stakeholders, including the President and parliamentary leadership, to discuss the next phase of the reform process, more than four months after the Constitution Review Committee submitted its full report to the President in January 2026.
The Deputy Attorney-General and 14 civil society organisations appeared at the Supreme Court for a case filed in December 2025 challenging whether Parliament unconstitutionally granted prosecutorial powers to the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The Attorney-General's office argues that Article 88(3) of the Constitution vests prosecutorial powers solely in its office and that Parliament acted unconstitutionally by passing the OSP Act, 2017.
The Deputy Attorney-General and 14 civil society organisations appeared at the Supreme Court for a hearing on a constitutional case challenging whether Parliament had the authority to grant the Office of the Special Prosecutor independent prosecutorial powers. The case, filed by private legal practitioner Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey, argues that Articles 88(3) and 88(4) of the Constitution vest prosecutorial authority solely in the Attorney-General, and that the OSP Act 2017 was unconstitutional.
A High Court in Accra ruled that Ghana Police Service unlawfully violated the constitutional rights of three citizens—including two broadcast journalists—during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration in September 2023, ordering the Inspector General of Police to pay GH₵150,000 in damages and issue a formal apology. Justice Nana Brew found the police conduct "unprofessional" and determined that the arrest and detention breached rights to personal liberty, human dignity, freedom of assembly, and media independence.
An opinion piece argues that political parties in Ghana defend rights selectively based on partisan interest rather than principle, illustrated by opposing bail denials for Oliver Barker Vormawor and Abronye depending on which party held power.
An opinion piece criticizes Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for recently invoking civil liberties and free speech concerns while serving in government during a period when the author contends citizens were arrested, detained, and silenced.
IMANI Africa has defended civil society organisations' participation in a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017, saying CSO involvement is justified to support constitutional interpretation and strengthen accountability despite criticism that it may amount to advocacy rather than neutral assistance.
Fourteen civil society organisations, including CDD, IMANI Africa, and Transparency International Ghana, have filed to join a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017. The groups say their involvement is motivated by commitment to constitutionalism, accountable governance, and anti-corruption, and is not partisan or personal.