The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the National Security over the missing of Mr. Ernest Addison’s money and wife’s jewelry.
The minority has strongly condemned what it describes as a state-sponsored act of intimidation and lawlessness regarding the raid on the residence of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Ernest Addison.
According to the Minority, the incident, allegedly led by Richard Jakpa and state security operatives, involved the disappearance of valuables, including jewelry, cash, and official vehicles. The Minority has warned that such actions pose a serious threat to democracy, investor confidence, and national security. They said;
“The governor’s wife’s earrings and necklaces were also not traced. They couldn’t be found. In other words, those operatives stole these earrings and necklaces.’’
Minority Caucus in Parliament
Additionally, a significant amount of money allegedly disappeared from the Governor’s residence.
“Some 10,000 cedis on his bed could not be found. So some of these hungry party foot soldiers that they use, who parade themselves as national security operatives, are after perhaps not even being paid, and they use this opportunity to steal.”
Minority Caucus in Parliament
Furthermore, three official vehicles belonging to the Governor were reportedly taken away but later found abandoned.
“Three cars, official vehicles of the governor, were also taken away, only to be informed later that they’ve been parked somewhere, so he should send his drivers to go and pick them up. Around 04:30, a call came from this same Richard Jakpa.’’
“These actions undermine democracy and weigh down investor confidence. If you have people investing in your country, and they see these things happening to appointees, obviously, it will lead to capital flight.’’
Minority Caucus in Parliament
According to the Caucus, the repercussions of such intimidation tactics could extend beyond foreign investors to Ghanaian citizens.
“We call on government to quickly bring a stop to these ghastly acts. This act of intimidation and terror are relics of the past. They have no place in our democracy.’’
“Soon, it could lead to a state where people and property feel threatened. We are a nation of laws. Even legitimate investigations or inquiries should be done in accordance with the law.”
Minority Caucus in Parliament
Opposition to Human Rights Abuses
While affirming their commitment to accountability, the Minority rejected any form of human rights abuses by state security agencies.
“NDC should not reduce this country to a lawless state where people believe they can take the law into their own hands and intimidate others.”
“Today, they have won 87 seats, and they have the presidency. They should not forget that not long ago, we had 69 and also had the presidency.”
Minority Caucus in Parliament
It further referenced past electoral shifts, suggesting that power could change hands again.
“They shouldn’t forget that not long ago, they had 33 seats, and we had only 61 seats when we had a 200-member chamber. They should not forget that within four years, our 61 increased to more than 100 seats, and we were in the majority in this chamber.’’
“I conclude by calling on President John Dramani Mahama. We know him as a moderate politician, a respected politician. He served his country, had a first term, and lost elections. The Ghanaian people have given him another mandate to do his final term, which is a constitutional power mandate given him. He should leave a legacy. Your Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama, please leave a legacy. Let it be said that even if there were excesses in the exercise of executive power when you had the opportunity, you changed it for good and owned that legacy in your name.’’
Minority Caucus in Parliament
The Minority further condemned how security operatives allegedly dismantled security equipment at the Governor’s residence. They lamented;
“The way Jakpa and his men carried themselves, dismantling the CCTV monitor… If indeed, they knew that they were on a lawful path, why dismantle the CCTV monitor? Why take the monitor away?”
Minority Caucus in Parliament
They warned that such actions contribute to lawlessness and weaken trust in the security forces. “I believe that we don’t need this as a country,” they added.
“Meanwhile, we also want to register this protest regarding the arrest of Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah last night. Although he was released last night, we strongly protest his arrest by state security operatives in that Rambo-style manner.’’
Minority Caucus in Parliament
In their final remarks, the Minority Caucus reiterated their call for adherence to democratic principles, human rights, and lawful governance.
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