Private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor has waded into discussions on the alleged $1 million bribery scandal linked to the development of a power plant in Ghana by a Turkish-based company.

In a Facebook post on Monday, August 10, 2026, Barker-Vormawor disclosed details of a conversation he had with former Minister of Energy, Dr Kwabena Donkor, regarding the conviction and the media interest surrounding it.

According to Barker-Vormawor, the former minister insisted he had never interacted with Asante Berko and described himself as a cadre committed to the ideals of the revolution, stressing that he would not betray his country in such a manner.

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"Yesterday, Dr Kwabena Donkor, former Minister of Power, called me to discuss the Berko conviction and the media interest in the matter. We had a long and frank chat," he wrote.

"The former minister denied categorically that he had received any money from Mr Berko; and said that he had never interacted with the man," he added.

He said Dr Donkor welcomed the news of an impending investigation, expressing confidence that it would clear his name.

He further noted that his lawyers had advised him not to speak publicly until they issue a statement.

Barker said that upon hearing of the conviction, he initially thought of Dr Donkor because of his association with the Ministry of Power.

He further praised Donkor’s record of ethical leadership, recalling his resignation promise during the energy crisis.

The FBI’s statement on Berko’s conviction indicated that in April 2015, Berko and his conspirators discussed paying $1 million to the Minister of Power to secure approvals for a power project.

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However, the statement did not confirm that the payment was actually made. It was more categorical about other officials, stating that five Ghanaian officials received $5,000 each during a trip to Turkey to inspect equipment for the project.

The FBI also indicated it worked with Ghana’s Attorney General and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in the prosecution. Both institutions have since pledged to investigate the Ghanaian side of the deal.

Barker concluded his post by stressing that the matter cannot be allowed to fade without proper investigation, underscoring the need for transparency and accountability.

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