THE FACT THAT FUNNY FACE IS STILL IN PRISON SHOWS HOW RIDICULUOS OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM IS – Oliver Barker Vormawor

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a private attorney, has attacked Ghana’s legal system in light of Funny Face’s case and the court’s decision to remand him into prison.

Barker Vormawor expressed his difficulty in comprehending the comedian’s denial of bail and imprisonment while awaiting trial.

He made the case that if someone is a well-known and identifiable individual, they should be allowed to post bond and, if needed, report to the police.

The well-known activist criticized the denial of Funny Face’s bail as unjust and absurd in a tweet, asking why the comedian is still moping in jail.

“The fact that Funny Face is still in prison cells just shows you how ridiculous our criminal justice system is. The only reason why a judge should deny a person bail is when there is genuine uncertainty that they will not show up to stand trial. Funny Face is a recognizable person in this country. He is not a flight risk. There is absolutely no reason why he won’t show up to stand trial.

“Why do we keep using bail as a punishment? The person is already being tried. So, the purpose of the remand is what kraa? Sometimes, I wonder what really is the interest of judges. So detached from any human empathy or even respect for the sanctity of constitutional rights. Why do I even bother? Honestly!!” he wrote in a post.