The Minority in Parliament has accused National Security operatives of stealing GH₵10,000 and jewellery belonging to the wife of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, during a recent raid on his residence.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, speaking at a press briefing on March 20, condemned what he described as lawless conduct by security forces, stating that such actions were targeted at intimidating former appointees of the Akufo-Addo administration.
He also alleged that the raid, led by Richard Jakpa, a self-proclaimed National Security Director of Operations, was part of a broader pattern of harassment against former government officials.
According to Afenyo-Markin, the operatives stormed Dr. Addison’s Roman Ridge residence at 5 a.m., claiming to have a warrant to search for a vault containing cash.
The heavily armed men overpowered security and forcefully entered the house, but after ransacking the premises, they reportedly found nothing.
However, the Minority leader alleged that GH₵10,000 in cash and the former governor’s wife’s earrings and necklaces went missing during the operation. Additionally, three official vehicles were seized but were later made available for retrieval after a call from Jakpa.
The Minority warned that such actions could harm Ghana’s democratic reputation and deter investors, leading to capital flight and a loss of confidence in the financial sector.
Afenyo-Markin called on the government to halt what he described as intimidation tactics and security excesses, emphasizing that accountability must be pursued within the bounds of the law.
He urged President Mahama to take immediate steps to end such conduct and uphold democratic principles, stating, “We are not against accountability, but we are against human rights abuses, lawless conduct, and security excesses. These acts belong to the past and have no place in our democracy.”
