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Oliver Barker-Vormawor Condemns Police Night Arrest Over Jollof Case

Private legal practitioner and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has condemned law enforcement conduct in the ongoing Ghana Jollof case, questioning why officers went to Salomey Awiti’s home in the night, arrested her and left her kids on their own. In a post shared via EIB Network, he asked, Is this good conduct? Politics be damned, sparking widespread debate about police professionalism and child welfare.

The Ghana Jollof case involving Salomey Awiti Bafouh, popularly known as Ghana Jollof, has attracted national attention after her arrest triggered political reactions in Parliament and from EOCO. Barker-Vormawor, known for his outspoken views on rule of law, said night arrests of a mother with children at home raise serious human rights concerns and undermine public trust in law enforcement, regardless of political affiliations.

According to Barker-Vormawor, the manner of arrest should be measured against Ghana’s Criminal Procedure and constitutional safeguards for vulnerable persons and children. He argued that leaving children alone at night after arresting their sole caregiver exposes them to trauma and danger, and that officers should have ensured social welfare intervention or a family member takes custody before departure. His comments have reignited calls for police reforms on night operations involving women and children.

The case is linked to broader controversy involving Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah who became vocal for Salomey Awiti, after which EOCO actions intensified, according to the Majority Chief Whip. Supporters of Salomey say the arrest style was intimidating, while security analysts say law enforcement must balance investigation needs with proportionality and humanity, especially when children are involved.

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Legal experts say Barker-Vormawor’s intervention highlights the need for clear standard operating procedures for arrests at night involving caregivers. The Ghana Police Service is yet to officially comment on the specific allegations about leaving children alone, but the Inspector-General of Police has previously urged professionalism and respect for human rights. The Minority and civil society groups are demanding transparency on the Ghana Jollof investigations.

Howedey.com will continue to track the Ghana Jollof case, Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s advocacy and law enforcement responses as public interest grows.

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Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com

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