The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, is set to appear before Parliament to provide details on the search warrant executed at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
This follows growing public outcry and demands for accountability after a team of heavily armed National Security operatives raided Dr. Addison’s Roman Ridge home on March 19.
The incident, which saw officers disabling CCTV cameras and ransacking the property, has raised concerns about due process and the motives behind the operation.
Lawmakers, particularly from the Minority, have called for full disclosure on the legality and justification for the search, insisting that Parliament must hold the government accountable for the actions of security agencies.
The Interior Minister is expected to clarify the basis for the search warrant, the allegations leading to the operation, and the role of National Security operatives in the exercise.
However, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has stated that the minister will not be available on March 25, adding that a later date will be announced for his appearance.
He also refuted claims that the operation was a raid, insisting that it was a legally sanctioned search.
“Law enforcement officers lawfully went there to conduct a search, and it is perfectly lawful. And so using the word ‘raid’ is clearly wrong,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Addison and his family remain distressed after the incident, with close associates describing it as traumatizing and unwarranted.
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