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Metro TV reporter arrested for taking a photo of Barker-Vormawor’s charge sheet

Barker-Vormawor arrested second time in 2022

#FixTheCountry convener charged for careless and inconsiderate driving

Two more arrested after Barker-Vormawor’s arrest

Two more people have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service following the arrest of #FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Mawusi Barker-Vormawor, on Tuesday morning.

The activist was arrested on May 17, 2022, and charged with various counts including failing to comply with road markings, causing danger to other road users as well as engaging in careless and inconsiderate driving.

In a related development, the police have reportedly arrested another member of the #FixTheCountry movement as well as a journalist with Metro TV.

This has been reported by Metro TV’s news Anchor, Bridget Otoo.

“Barker Vomawor arrested, Benjamin Darko of #FixTheCountry has also been arrested and @metrotvgh reporter has also been detained for taking a photo of a charge sheet. @GhPoliceService. I wish you would use same speed to arrest and detain the murderers of Ahmed Suale,” she wrote in a Twitter post.

Barker-Vormawor is already facing charges for allegedly threatening to overthrow the government in a coup d’état.

He was arrested on February 11, 2022, and spent over a month in the custody of the police. He was subsequently granted bail by a Tema High Court.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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