The Minority in Parliament has challenged President Mahama to immediately stop what they describe as unlawful security raids and intimidation of former government officials.

The call follows the latest raid on the home of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest Addison, during which security operatives allegedly stole GHC10,000 and jewellery belonging to his wife.

Speaking at a press briefing in Parliament on Thursday, March 20 in Parliament, the Minority Leader condemned the actions of National Security operatives, warning that such tactics threaten Ghana’s democracy and investor confidence.

"We call on the government to quickly bring a stop to these dastardly acts. These acts of intimidation and terror are relics of the past and have no place in our democracy. If they continue, people will feel the need to protect themselves, and that is dangerous," he stated.

He stressed that while accountability is important, it must be done in accordance with the law.

"We are a nation of laws. Even legitimate investigations must be done in accordance with the law. We are not against accountability, but we are against human rights abuses, lawless conduct, and security excesses. These acts belong to the past and have no place in our democracy" he added.

We’re tired of the intimidation, the attacks and the hypocrisy. We were told that Jakpa’s first attack on Ofori-Atta was not authorised. Today, the same Jakpa leading armed police, armed military and so-called party thugs parade on the streets of Accra as security operatives terrorizing and traumatizing a respected Ghanaian citizen who has dedicated the better part of his life to the service of his nation."

The Effutu MP dared the President John Mahama to change the status quo and leave a legacy that he would be remembered for.

"I conclude, by calling on President John Dramani Mahama, we know him as a moderate politician, a respected politician. He served his country, had a first term, lost elections and the Ghanaian people have given him another mandate to do his final term which is a constitutional mandate. He should leave a legacy. His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, please leave a legacy. Let it be said that even if there were exercises in the exercise of executive power when you had the opportunity, you changed it for good, and owned that legacy in your name, your Excellency."

The Minority Leader further warned that such actions could drive investors away and weaken the economy.

"These actions undermine democracy and weaken investor confidence. If people investing in your country see these things happening to appointees, it will lead to capital flight. Even Ghanaians will not feel safe, they will withdraw from the financial sector and stop keeping their money in the country " he explained.

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