Accusations of theft during a search at former Bank of Ghana Governor Ernest Addison’s residence have been strongly denied by Attorney General Dominic Ayine, who insists the operation was lawful and professional.
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has dismissed allegations by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin that National Security operatives stole GHC10,000 and jewellery during a search at ex-Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison’s home.
Afenyo-Markin had claimed that security personnel, led by Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations, unlawfully took cash and valuables from Addison’s bedroom during the March 19, 2025, operation.
“Some GHC10,000 on his bed could not be found. So some of these hungry party foot soldiers they use, who parade themselves as National Security operatives, are perhaps not being paid and use this opportunity to steal,” Afenyo-Markin alleged.
However, Dr. Ayine rejected the claims as “baseless,” stating that the operation was conducted “lawfully and professionally.” He also warned against the misuse of parliamentary privilege to spread defamatory statements.
“There was no raid on his house, and there was nothing illegal or unconstitutional about what we did. But they have decided to bastardise me and also the operatives of National Security by even claiming that during the raid, they stole GHC10,000. What an insult!” Ayine stated.
He further emphasized that MPs must act responsibly when making public statements, saying:
“That is what the Deputy Attorney General was referring to when he said that the constitutional immunity granted to MPs does not mean they should abuse it and defame individuals or persons conducting public business.”
