The Minority in Parliament has accused the Attorney General of abusing his office by orchestrating raids, arrests, and investigations targeting former government appointees.
According to the caucus, the Attorney General’s primary role is to provide legal advice to investigative agencies and assist the courts in dispensing justice. However, they argue that his current actions undermine this mandate.
Addressing journalists on Monday, March 24, Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib called on the Attorney General to immediately cease such activities.
“The Attorney General is an officer of the court. His role is to assist the court in dispensing justice when investigators present their case and evidence. However, the posture of the new A-G undermines this rule. He is no longer acting as an officer of the court but as someone who has conducted his own inquisition, determined the guilt of a suspect, and is seeking to impose his views on the court,” he stated.
He further warned that such actions erode the integrity of the Attorney General’s office and weaken the justice system, calling on all stakeholders who respect the rule of law to demand an end to this practice.
The Minority also referenced an apology reportedly made by the National Security Coordinator to former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison following a controversial raid on his residence. They insisted that the operation was unlawfully conducted.
“If a court-issued warrant existed, why was it not presented to Dr. Addison before or during the raid? Why was excessive force used against his private security? Why was his CCTV camera dismantled and taken away? Transparency is key in ensuring lawful enforcement,” they questioned.
The caucus further challenged the government to justify the operation, stating that if the raid was legal, there would have been no need for an apology.
“If their actions were lawful and above board, why did the National Security Coordinator feel the need to call and apologize to Dr. Addison through Richard Jakpa’s phone? If there was no wrongdoing, what exactly was the apology for?” Mr. Shaib asked.
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