Tag Archives: #FIXTHECOUNTRY

This is war, what ‘childish behaviour’ is this? – Pratt Blasts #FixtheCountry activists

Seasoned journalist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has scolded #FixtheCountry activists, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Okatakyie Afrifa and Captain Smart among others over their request to embark on armed demonstration on June 4th, 2022. The activists, in a letter to the Police, noted they would like to “bring our own security company to provide …

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Court stops #FixTheCountry June 4 demo

The three days intended demonstration by a group of Ghanaians which is set to start on Saturday, June 4, has been stopped by court. This was after the police filed a motion at the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court to have the said demonstration stopped and same was …

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Police release #FixTheCountry Convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor

The police have released the outspoken convener of the #FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor. This was after he was arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, May 17, 2022, while on his way to court. Updating the public on what happened, especially since his lawyers said they were not aware of …

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The 15 questions in #FixTheCountry RTI request to IGP Dampare

#FixTheCountry Movement and two other NGOs have filed a Right To Information, RTI, request directed at the Ghana Police Service. The two other groups are Democracy Hub and Democratic Accountability Lab. Their request is hinged on demands for official information with respect to the feeding and overall treatment of persons …

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Why Barker-Vormawor has not applied for bail – #FixTheCountry group explains

The #FixTheCountry Movement have disclosed why their remanded convener has refused to apply for bail on all the two occasions that he has appeared in court. According to the group, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who is facing a treason felony charge is sacrificing his personal liberty to prompt the state (police) to …

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Judge sacks #Fixthecountry convenor from court

The #Fixthecountry Convener Oliver Barker Vormawor has clashed with the sitting judge at the Ashaiman District Court and has been sacked from proceedings. This was after the accused described the court as a “Kangaroo Court” leaving the sitting judge Her Honour Eleanor Kakra Barnes Botwe fuming. After engaging the judge …

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Remanded Barker-Vormawor speaks – #FixTheCountry Movement announces

Pressure group, #FixTheCountry Movement have hinted that its detained convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor will deliver a message to the group’s teeming supporters. It will be recalled that the movement sounded alarm bells over the arrest of their convener on Friday, February 11. According to the group, Mr. Barker-Vormawor was ‘abducted’ by …

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‘I’ll be very careful in supporting #FixTheCountry movement openly’ – Manasseh Azure Awuni

Manasseh Azure Awuni, an investigative journalist, has disclosed that henceforth he will be hesitant in supporting the #FixTheCountry movement openly, following the arrest of one of their conveners, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, for threatening a coup. Azure Awuni, who was speaking on Joy News’ ‘PM Express’ stated that, Barker-Vormawor’s statement on his …

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#Fixthecountry convener charged with treason felony; remanded

The Ashaiman District Court has remanded #Fixthecountry convener Oliver Barker-Vormarwor into custody after he was charged with treason felony Monday morning. His plea was not taken. The court said it does not have the jurisdiction to grant bail to the accused due to the nature of the offence. Her Honour …

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#FixTheCountry campaigners storm Police Station as Oliver faces court today

Scores of protesters and members of the Social activism group #FixTheCountry Movement have stormed the Ashaiman police district headquarters to show support to the Convener, Oliver Barker-Vormawor as police prepare to arraign him today. Members of his social activism group were heard in a video captured from the scene chanting …

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