The Ghana Police Service has dismissed recent social media claims suggesting that Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a political activist and leader of the Democracy Hub, was returned to police custody from the Police Hospital due to a lack of funds to cover his medical expenses.
In an official statement, the police labelled the allegations as “palpable falsehoods” aimed at generating public sympathy for Barker-Vormawor.
The Police Service clarified that all medical expenses incurred during his hospital visit were fully covered by the police, as per their Standard Operating Procedures for suspects in custody.
The Police Service emphasized that they are unable to release specific details of the expenses due to doctor-patient confidentiality.
They also refuted claims that Barker-Vormawor had been rushed to the hospital, describing the reports as baseless and urging the public to disregard them.
This statement comes amidst a series of claims and counterclaims surrounding Barker-Vormawor’s treatment while in police custody, as he faces charges related to his activism and public remarks.
