Attorney General's Office Takes Responsibility For Raid On Former Bog Boss Ernest Addison’s Home
- The attorney general's office has taken responsibility for the raid on the home of former Bank of Ghana Governor
- Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai told the press the raids were conducted lawfully
- The raid to conduct a search occurred in the morning of March 19 at Addison's home at Roman Ridge in Accra
The attorney-general's office has taken responsibility for the raid on the home of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai defended the raid on Addison's Roman Ridge home claiming it was conducted lawfully.
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He told the press that these searches were part of the Mahama administration's anti-corruption plan.
Asaase News reported that the operatives from National Security disabled the CCTV system at the property.
"Every search you see is part of the government framework to fight corruption and we take responsibility for the searches that are happening."
"We want to make it clear that those searches and the mode in which they were done were in accordance with the law. Warrants were procured and used."
Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat Richard Jakpa reportedly led a national security team in a raid of the home of the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana on March 19.
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim earlier defended recent raids by National Security operatives.
She said they were following standard procedures for ongoing investigations.
Accusations from minority in Parliament
The Minority in Parliament accused National Security operatives of stealing money and pieces of jewellery during a raid.
According to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the operatives took GH₵10,000 and jewellery belonging to Dr Addison’s wife.
Speaking at a press briefing in Parliament on March 20, the Minority Leader accused the current government of targeting Akufo-Addo appointees.
"This morning, the Minority caucus is here to express its concerns about the growing lawless conduct of our National Security operatives, who have been unleashed on opponents, particularly the former NPP appointees of President Akufo-Addo. The aim is to intimidate and frustrate them."
Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah released after detention
Broadcaster Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah was released following his arrest by National Security operatives.
Reports went viral on social media on the evening of March 19, 2025, that the former Angel FM morning show host had been arrested.
A video circulating on social media suggested that Okatakyie was picked up near the Kingsby Hotel at Achimota.
The news of Okatakyie's arrest received massive condemnation from the leadership of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Okatakyie Afrifa's friend speaks on his arrest
YEN.com.gh reported that a friend of Okatakyie Afrifa went public on the arrest of the outspoken Ghanaian broadcast journalist.
Kwame Appiah Kubi said Afrifa was going home after writing his law exam when he was nabbed.
Social media users who commented on the video have shared varied opinions on the arrest of the controversial journalist.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
