Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has firmly rejected accusations made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin regarding a recent search operation at the Roman Ridge residence of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
The operation, conducted on March 19, 2025, by National Security operatives led by Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations, has sparked controversy. Afenyo-Markin alleged that the security team stole an undisclosed sum of money and valuable jewellery belonging to Dr. Addison’s wife during the search.
Speaking to the media on Monday, March 24, Dr. Ayine strongly denied the allegations, calling them both unfounded and offensive.
“They are trying to tarnish my reputation and that of the National Security operatives by falsely claiming that GH¢10,000 was stolen during the search, which I do not consider a raid. This is an insult,” Dr. Ayine stated.
He further cautioned Afenyo-Markin against misusing parliamentary immunity to spread false accusations, noting that such immunity should not be used as a shield for defamation of individuals or officials performing their lawful duties.
To support his defense, Dr. Ayine revealed that security officials had recorded the entire operation, providing an accurate account that contradicts the claims made by the Effutu MP.
“We have a recording of Dr. Addison’s statements regarding the search. If the Honourable Minority Leader challenges me, we will make that recording available. He should stop defaming law enforcement officers and me for carrying out our duties,” the A-G asserted.
Dr. Ayine reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the rule of law and operating within the constitutional framework. He emphasized his role as the leader of the bar, vowing to act ethically and in the best interests of the profession. “I have always advised EOCO and National Security to conduct investigations within the boundaries of the law,” he said.
Addressing the nature of the search, Dr. Ayine questioned how a court-approved search could be considered unlawful or classified as a raid.
“Are some people now exempt from the law? Can we no longer conduct constitutionally-sanctioned searches in their homes? No one is above the law. We obtained warrants for the search, and if the media wishes, I can provide copies of those warrants. There was no raid on Dr. Addison’s house, and nothing about the operation was illegal or unconstitutional,” he emphasized.
Dr. Ayine’s statements come amid growing public scrutiny of recent high-profile raids and arrests, raising concerns about their impact on the rule of law in Ghana. Before this, similar operations were conducted at the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Attah. Other former government officials, including former National Service Authority Executive Director Osei Assibey Antwi and his deputy Gifty Oware-Mensah, are also under investigation for alleged corruption-related offenses.
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Source; theghanareport
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