Founder and leader of the opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Janet Asana Nabla has condemned the recent search of the private residence of former Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest Addison.

In a Facebook post made shortly after the issue was raised by the Minority in Parliament, Ms Nabla described the act as unlawful and part of a broader agenda by President John Mahama and his appointees to target and suppress their political opponents.

“President Mahama and the NDC government have now adopted military regime tactics to deal with their opponents,” she stated.

Ms Nabla questioned the motives behind the government’s actions, saying, “So, NDC, if you wanted a military regime, why did you go into elections? You told us you wanted to use our constitution.”

She argued that the incident was a direct contradiction to democratic principles.

She also criticised President Mahama for what she claimed were continuous violations of the constitution since he assumed office. “President Mahama, ever since you came into power, the actions you have taken have been a violation of the constitution that brought you into office,” she said.

She also expressed disappointment in other opposition parties for their silence on the issue, accusing them of keeping quiet in anticipation of potential appointments from the President.

“Other opposition parties are keeping quiet because they are looking for appointments from the president,” she alleged.

According to sources from Joy News, the raid occurred around 5 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, at Dr Addison’s residence in Roman Ridge. Approximately 15 soldiers, arriving in three separate vehicles and armed with rifles, forcefully entered the property.

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The Minority in Parliament has also accused National Security operatives of stealing money and jewellery during the raid on Dr Addison’s home.

Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai has clarified that all the searches conducted in the homes of some former officials were done with properly secured warrants and were not illegal.

He said they were part of plans to gather information to prosecute persons believed to have been engaged in alleged corrupt practices.

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