The Attorney General (AG) has expressed outrage over allegations that National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) officers stole GH₵10,000 during a search of the home of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
Describing the claim as an “insult,” the AG dismissed suggestions that the search was unlawful, stating that it was conducted with a valid warrant.
He further criticised the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for what he described as an attempt to “bastardise” law enforcement officers and undermine the integrity of the search.
“There are limits to what you can do by saying that your house should not be searched. We obtained warrants, and if the media wants, I can make those warrants available. So there was no raid on his house, and there was nothing illegal or unconstitutional about what we did.
“But they are deciding to bastardise me and to bastardise the operatives of the national security by even saying that during the raid, which for me, wasn’t a raid, it was a constitutionally sanctioned search, they stole 10,000 Ghana cedis. What an insult,” the AG stated addressing a press conference on Monday, March 24.
His fury stems from the Minority in Parliament accusing National Security operatives of stealing GH₵10,000 and jewellery during a search in Dr. Addison’s home.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin condemned the alleged actions, calling them lawless and part of a broader targeting of former government officials.
But Dr Ayine warned “If Afenyo-Markin is daring, we will make available a recording of Addison and what he said about the raid. He should desist from maligning law enforcement officers and myself for the work we are doing.”
The AG emphasised his commitment to legal ethics, assuring the public that both the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) and National Security have been advised to act within the confines of the law.
He also cautioned against the abuse of parliamentary immunity, stressing that it should not be used as a shield for defaming public officials.
