Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim has defended recent National Security operations involving former officials of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, calling them routine investigative procedures.
Her remarks followed the March 19, 2025, raid on the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison by National Security operatives.
On the same day, journalist Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah was reportedly arrested and later released. Additionally, security personnel allegedly searched the home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on February 11, 2025.
These incidents have drawn criticism from NPP leaders, including Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who raised concerns about potential political persecution and the need to uphold democratic principles.
Speaking on Accra-based TV3 on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Shamima Muslim stated that these operations are part of ongoing investigations targeting individuals of interest.
“I’m yet to get to the office to receive a full briefing on the matter, but what I can say is that there are some investigations ongoing, and persons of interest will be invited or engaged to assist in the process,” she said.
She emphasized that as long as due process is followed, there should be no cause for concern.
“We should execute these processes with due recourse to due process, and once that is done, there should be no concerns,” she added.
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