Private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has criticised the judiciary's legal vacation, questioning why corruption and illegal mining (galamsey) cases should be paused while the country continues its fight against corruption.

In a Facebook post shared on Monday, August 3, 2026, Barker-Vormawor described the practice as unacceptable, arguing that anti-corruption efforts should not take a break.

"Let's call a spade a spade. This is unacceptable. How can you fight full-time devil and be going on vacation? You be part-time prayer warrior? So that what? Corruption go go chill for Dubai or what's the plan here?" he questioned.

He maintained that although legal vacations have existed since the colonial era, the Chief Justice has the authority to allow corruption and galamsey cases to continue during the court break.

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"Yes. I know legal vacations have been routine since colonial days. But the Chief Justice can give a warrant for all corruption and galamsey trials to continue," he indicated.

Barker-Vormawor urged the judiciary to exempt such cases from the annual vacation, insisting that suspending proceedings contributes to delays in the prosecution of high-profile cases.

"I believe it's time we end vacation for corruption and galamsey trials! Recover all loot!" he stated.

His comments come as the judiciary observes its legal vacation from August 3 to August 7, 2026.

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