Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka
Parliament has summoned the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, to appear before the House tomorrow, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, to explain the circumstances surrounding the controversial raid on the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
Announcing the scheduled briefing, Deputy Majority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Cape Coast South, George Kwaku Ricketts-Hagan, urged all Members of Parliament to attend the session, where Mr. Muntaka is expected to provide details on the raid that has sparked nationwide debate.
Pre-Dawn Raid
The incident in question took place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, when a team led by Richard Jakpa and operatives from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) stormed Dr. Addison’s home in Roman Ridge at approximately 5 a.m.
The security personnel claimed to have a warrant to search for alleged hidden cash.
Eyewitness reports suggest that about 15 armed soldiers arrived in three vehicles, overpowered the security at the premises, and disabled the CCTV system before demanding access to supposed “vaults” inside the house. Dr. Addison, however, denied having any such vaults.
After an extensive search, no incriminating evidence was found. However, Dr. Addison later reported that GH¢10,000 in cash, along with his wife’s earrings and necklaces, were missing.
Political Tensions Rise
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the raid as an act of political intimidation.
Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, criticised the operation as unlawful, and described it as part of a wider trend of harassment targeting former officials of the previous administration.
“This is a clear case of intimidation against political opponents,” Mr. Afenyo-Markin asserted, adding that such actions erode investor confidence and threaten Ghana’s democratic values.
The raid at Dr. Addison’s residence follows a similar incident at the home of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, which was also reportedly led by Jakpa.
Seized Vehicles and Controversial Calls
Beyond the missing cash and valuables, the operatives also seized three official vehicles belonging to Dr. Addison. However, in a bizarre twist, the vehicles were later abandoned, and Dr. Addison was instructed to send his drivers to retrieve them.
Mr. Jakpa allegedly contacted Dr. Addison personally at 4:30 p.m. after the raid, raising further concerns about the legitimacy of the operation.
Call for Accountability
The Minority Caucus is demanding a full-scale investigation into the raid and has called on President John Dramani Mahama to ensure that security agencies do not engage in politically motivated actions.
“Mr. President, we urge you to uphold the rule of law and refrain from using state power for political persecution. Ghana must not become a country where intimidation replaces due process,” Mr. Afenyo-Markin stated.
The Caucus also referenced the recent arrest of broadcaster Okatakyie Afrifa, denouncing what they termed as a “Rambo-style” operation by security operatives.
By Ernest Kofi Adu, Parliament House