Ghana Police Service has described claims that they could not pay for the cost of Oliver Barker Vormawor's medical tests hence the decision to rush him back into custody.
Felicity Nelson, one of the protesters who were arrested for engaging in unlawful acts during a three-day protest against illegal mining in Ghana in a post shared via social media disclosed that the state could not afford the medical bills of Oliver Barker Vomawor. "Hi guys, I know a lot of you have been concerned about the welfare of Osagyefo Oliver Barker-Vormawor and we all need to be extremely worried Yesterday Oliver was rushed to the Police Hospital due to his ill health The State couldn't afford to pay for his medical tests and his medication so he was sent back to his police cell without the necessary medical treatment When a suspect is on remand, their healthcare is the responsibility of the State.
Table of Contents Toggle FreeOliverStopGalamseyNow" FreeOliver StopGalamseyNow" But the police in a statement shared via social media denied the claims made by Felicity Nelson.
The police indicated that they paid for Oliver's bills, adding that Oliver Barker Vormawor was not rushed to the hospital as reported.