Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has expressed readiness to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee to substantiate his allegations that the committee demanded money from ministerial nominees in exchange for approval.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Barker-Vormawor stated, “I look forward to appearing before the committee tomorrow,” as he prepares to face the committee on Wednesday, January 29.

This is how a Democracy improves.

I look forward to appearing before the Appointments Committee tomorrow.

Thank You.

— Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor (@barkervogues) January 28, 2025

The activist’s appearance follows his claims, which have sparked a heated debate on social media and drawn strong denials from the Appointments Committee.

Mr Barker-Vormawor alleged that members of the committee solicited bribes from nominees seeking approval, a claim that has been refuted by the committee’s leadership.

The Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, dismissed the allegations as baseless during a press briefing on Tuesday, January 28. He stated that neither he nor any member of the committee had engaged in such practices.

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To address the matter, Ahiafor directed the Clerk of the Committee to formally invite Barker-Vormawor to appear before the committee.

“So, I am therefore directing the Clerk to the Committee to invite him to appear before the committee tomorrow [Wednesday] to substantiate his claims, or we will apply the necessary law,” Mr Ahiafor stated.

The activist is expected to present evidence to support his claims during the scheduled meeting.

The allegations have divided opinions within Parliament, with some members of the Minority members calling for the suspension of the vetting process until Oliver Barker-Vormawor appears before the committee.

They argue that the accusations cast a shadow over the committee’s work and must be addressed before proceeding.

However, other members, including South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, have cautioned against halting the vetting process, warning that it could set a dangerous precedent and disrupt government business.

In Mr Vormawor's post, he added that "This is how a democracy improves," he added.

Meanwhile, the committee has suspended briefly to consider its next line of action.