The Appointments Committee of Parliament has summoned activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor to substantiate allegations that its members demand money from nominees before their vetting.
The claims, which surfaced ahead of the vetting of Defence Minister-designate Dr. Omane Boamah on Tuesday, January 28, have sparked widespread debate.
Responding to the allegations, Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Committee and First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, firmly denied any such practice.
“I, Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Committee and First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, and the committee members do not demand money from nominees before vetting them,” he stated.
To address the issue, Ahiafor has directed the Clerk of the Committee to formally invite Barker-Vormawor to present evidence supporting his claims.
“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,” he emphasized.
