Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly dismissed claims that National Security operatives stole GHC10,000 and pieces of jewellery during a search at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
His response follows accusations by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who alleged that security operatives, led by Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations, unlawfully took cash and valuables from Dr. Addison’s bedroom during the operation on March 19, 2025.
“Some GHC10,000 on his bed could not be found. So some of these hungry party foot soldiers they use, who parade themselves as National Security operatives, are perhaps not being paid and use this opportunity to steal,” Afenyo-Markin alleged.
Dr. Ayine, however, rejected the claims as baseless, insisting that the operation was carried out lawfully and professionally.
He further cautioned against the misuse of parliamentary privileges to make defamatory statements, stressing that constitutional immunity should not be exploited for political gain.
“There was no raid on his house, and there was nothing illegal or unconstitutional about what we did. But they have decided to bastardise me and also the operatives of National Security by even claiming that during the raid, they stole GHC10,000. What an insult!”
Dr. Ayine emphasized that MPs must exercise responsibility when making public statements, stating:
“That is what the Deputy Attorney General was referring to when he said that the constitutional immunity granted to MPs does not mean they should abuse it and defame individuals or persons conducting public business.”
Credit: CNR