Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a leading social activist and convener of the Democracy Hub pressure group, has strongly reiterated the need for the judiciary to intervene when the government acts unlawfully.
Barker-Vormawor made it clear that legal action was necessary to hold the government accountable and ensure that constitutional principles were upheld.
“Our responsibility is to hold power accountable,” Barker-Vormawor stated on Asaase Radio monitored by MyNewsGh.
“If the government acts in violation of the law, it’s the court that must intervene. We believe legal action is necessary to clarify what the executive can and cannot do.”
Barker-Vormawor further expressed his belief in the importance of Ghanaians coming together to address national issues without relying solely on donor funding, a criticism he directed at traditional civil society groups.
“Unlike traditional civil society groups that rely on donor funding, we believe in mobilising Ghanaians to solve Ghanaian problems. This will be no different,” he asserted.
The activist underscored the idea that protests were just one part of the broader effort to build a responsive and accountable democracy. He emphasized the role of court actions, public engagement, and civic education in ensuring that the government remains accountable to the people it serves.
“Protests are just one part of the toolkit. Court actions, public engagement, and civic education are all part of the same effort to build a responsive democracy,” he said.
“Barker-Vormawor also highlighted that the current approach by the government is not only a legal failure but also a policy failure, calling for urgent reform and a renewed focus on the rule of law.
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