Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has strongly criticized Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over claims regarding a National Security search at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
Afenyo-Markin alleged that during the operation, security personnel stole personal belongings, including jewelry and money, belonging to Addison’s wife.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, March 24, 2025, Dr. Ayine dismissed these accusations as unfounded and described them as an “insult to the security service.”
He revealed that they have a recording of Dr. Addison detailing his account of the raid. He warned that if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin challenges him, he will make the recording public.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the media, let me tell you that we have the recording of Addison and what he said about the raid. So if the honorable Minority Leader is daring me I will make such recordings available,” he said.
He reassured the public that the investigation was conducted with integrity and in the best interest of the nation.
The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has stated that no money or jewellery was taken from the residence of Dr Ernest Addison.
According to reports the NIB has denied the minority leader’s allegations that they stole about 10,000 cedis and jewellery, from the the former BoG boss’s home household.
Afenyo Markin in a press conference yesterday accused the operatives of led by Richard Jakpa of stealing.
Speaking to the press, Afenyo Markin called on President Mahama to leave a legacy by putting an end to the National Security raids.
He further revealed that the minority are tired of the intimidation, the attacks, and the hypocrisy.
Afenyo Markin stated, “President John Dramani Mahama, please leave a legacy. Let it be said that even if there were excesses in the exercise of executive power when you had the opportunity, you changed it for good. Own that legacy in your name. We are tired of the intimidation, the attacks, and the hypocrisy”.
“At the end of their raid, they found nothing. Unfortunately, some GH₵10,000 that was on the governor’s bed was missing. Some of these hungry foot soldiers, parading as National Security operatives, took the opportunity to steal. The governor’s wife’s earrings and necklaces were also not found, in other words, they stole them,” he alleged.
