Presidents shouldn’t be shielded from prosecution after their tenure – Barker-Vormawor

Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has strongly advocated for ending immunity for Presidents after their tenure, emphasizing the importance of accountability in governance.

Speaking in an interview with JoyNews on Saturday, January 25, Barker-Vormawor argued that shielding former Presidents from prosecution undermines justice.

“The Constitution cannot preach justice while entrenching impunity. We have also argued that Presidents should not be shielded from prosecution after their tenure,” he said.

He further called for the abolishment of the Council of State, describing it as redundant. “If we move forward without it, nobody would even remember it exists,” he noted.

His comments spotlight ongoing calls for constitutional reforms aimed at promoting transparency and ensuring that no one remains above the law.