Accra: Private legal practitioner and political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has raised concerns about the quality of investigations and prosecutions in Ghana following the acquittal of former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe. Speaking during a discussion on Joy News on August 1, 2026, Barker-Vormawor said the case exposed what he described as serious weaknesses in the way white-collar crimes are investigated and prosecuted in Ghana.
According to Ghana Web, Barker-Vormawor questioned whether investigators gathered sufficient evidence to establish the alleged financial transaction and conclusively link it to the former MASLOC boss. He expressed concern about the process from investigation to charge formulation and prosecution. Drawing on his familiarity with the United Kingdom's justice system, he argued that investigative authorities should first present their findings to prosecutors, who must independently assess whether the evidence meets the threshold for prosecution before charges are filed.
Barker-Vormawor also scrutinized the alleged investment at the center of the case, including how the transaction was made, the agreed terms, and whether a formal contract existed. He pointed out that the evidence presented did not sufficiently explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged transaction.
He further questioned the handling of a letter allegedly relied on as evidence, arguing that the person said to have received the letter was never called to testify. Additionally, he criticized the investigation into the alleged cash payment, noting that investigators should have established whether there was corresponding evidence from the relevant bank account.
Barker-Vormawor also highlighted the absence of evidence showing consistent communication between Sedina Tamakloe and the individual involved in the alleged transaction. While raising concerns about the prosecution's case, he stressed that he was not claiming the alleged money was never paid to Sedina Tamakloe. Instead, he argued that investigators should have independently verified the allegations.
He warned that Ghana's challenges in investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes require urgent institutional reforms. Barker-Vormawor urged stakeholders to treat the matter as a national concern rather than a partisan issue.