Human rights activist, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has called for changes in the governance structure, arguing that presidents should be held accountable after their tenure, citinewsroom.com has reported.
He also called for an end to what he described as systematic impunity entrenched by the constitution.
“The constitution cannot preach justice while entrenching impunity. We have also argued that presidents should not be shielded from prosecution after their tenure,” he stated during an interview on JoyNews on January 25, 2025.
Oliver further criticised the Council of State, arguing that it has outlived its usefulness and has become a symbol of redundancy in governance.
He, therefore, called for the abolishment of the council.
“The abolishment of the Council of State is what we have called for. We believe that if we move forward without it, nobody would even remember it exists,” he stated.
A constitutional reform has become a growing issue of debate in the country, and Oliver’s comments add to the voices mounting pressure on lawmakers to reconsider reforms, especially one that shields former presidents from being held accountable for their actions.
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