Vincent Ekow Assafuah, the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo has quizzed if search warrants include searching people’s fridges.
The lawmaker on the floor of parliament demanded clarification from the Interior Minister under whose supervision the National Security Secretariat operates on the scope of the warrant.
Speaking on the floor of parliament Vincent Ekow Assafuah stated, “Honourable Minister, I would like to confirm from you — and perhaps for the sake of public education — you indicated that the National Security secured a search warrant.
May you educate me on the scope of that search warrant? Does it include searching the fridges of persons? I want to understand the extent of such a search”, he added.
Bernard Ahiafor the Deputy Speaker of Parliament who was presiding over proceedings, swiftly intervened.
According to Bernard Ahiafor, Vincent Assafuah is a lawyer and he ought to know better.
He stated,”…You are a lawyer. You have seen a search warrant before. Does a search warrant specify that you search a pocket or what?”
Vincent Ekow Assafuah however stated, “Mr Speaker, this is unfair. It is a direct question addressed to the Minister. I want to understand the scope of the particular search warrant that was obtained.
Did it include permission to search fridges? That is the question I am asking — he should just let me know”.
Bernard Ahiafor replied, “Honourable Assafuah if this question were coming from a non-lawyer… but you have seen a search warrant before. If a warrant is issued to search your house, it does not specify whether they should search your pocket, fridge, or kitchen. Please, if you have another question, ask.”
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