Ghanaian lawyer, Oliver Baker-Vormawor, who was on February 12, 2022, arrested by the police after he posted on social media of a possible coup should the government pass the E-levy bill has been charged with treason felony for threatening a coup.
Baker-Vormawor was picked up for reportedly writing on social media that he would overthrow the government in a coup if the controversial e-levy is passed by the government, the Police said.
“Mr Oliver Baker-Vormawor has been arrested by the Tema Regional Police Command following a post he allegedly made on social media platforms to the effect that he would stage himself if the E-levy bill is passed by Parliament,” portions of the Police statement said.
News Release : Man Arrested for Threatening a Coup
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