Private legal practitioner, Oliver Barker‑Vormawor, has criticised the Attorney General for failing to provide a clear and sound justification before announcing that 60% of the state’s funds were recovered following the discontinuation of the Unibank prosecution.
Speaking on the Newsfile programme on JoyNews on Saturday, 2 August, he challenged the public rationale offered for dropping the case.
Mr Barker‑Vormawor argued that the Attorney General’s decision to discontinue criminal charges without a full explanation erodes accountability and transparency in public financial disputes.
“Citizens deserve to know why major legal decisions are made,” he said, expressing regret that the AG did not clarify the basis underlying the figure of 60% recovery.
He further indicated that the lack of justification has fuelled speculation and suspicion, with some commentators warning that focusing solely on recovery percentages without systemic justice sets a dangerous precedent.
Critics have even suggested that the 60% figure may merely provide a cover for the powerful.
Barker‑Vormawor called on the Attorney General’s office to enhance its practice by ensuring that citizens understand how and why such decisions are made, rather than leaving the public guessing.
In doing so, he said, trust in legal institutions would be strengthened, and governance would be made more accountable.
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