The CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has refuted the claim that the Attorney-General is weaponising bail.
His comment was on the back of an assertion by Former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Kwame Andy Appiah Kubi, who has said that the bail conditions given to the Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, were too lenient.
He said the state prosecutors had set a high bail standard for persons charged with galamsey activities; therefore, it was expected that the NDC lawmaker would have been subjected to the same condition.
The NDC MP had been barred by the court from leaving the Greater Accra Region without notifying investigators as part of his bail conditions.
The directive follows his alleged involvement in the Hwidiem galamsey clash, for which he faces provisional charges of assault on a public officer, unlawful damage, and rioting with weapons.
Ebenezer Kwaku Addo Addo was arraigned on Tuesday, 4th November 2025, and was granted bail of GH¢150,000 and is also required to report to investigators once every two weeks until the order is reversed or the trial begins.
The court also cautioned him against any conduct that could frustrate the ongoing investigation.
According to the prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Alex Odonkor, the case has assumed a national character and is now being handled by the CID Headquarters.
The prosecution argued that the MP’s influence could potentially interfere with investigations, citing videos circulating on social media allegedly showing scenes of the incident. They also expressed concerns that he might tamper with witnesses or evidence.
The defence team, however, opposed the prosecution’s request for remand, insisting that the accused is entitled to the constitutional presumption of innocence.
They pointed out to his family responsibilities, including caring for a newborn baby, and assured the court that he has a permanent place of residence in Accra and would fully cooperate with investigators.
The court granted bail under strict conditions and ordered Mr. Addo to reappear on December 1, 2025. Other accused persons, including Zakaria Yakubu, one Alex, and others, are currently at large.
Commenting on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, November 8, Appiah-Kubi said that “The bail was low. The standard they have set for offenders or accused persons in these areas is quite high.”
Reacting to this, the CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, refuted the claim that the AG is weaponising bail.
“As of the time he was taken to court, his statement has not been taken…you expect that judge to impose the same bail condition as Chairman Wontumi, that has never been the law,” he said on the same show.