The Attorney General has been accused by the minority in Parliament of abusing his office by ordering raids, making arrests, and investigating prior administration appointees.
According to the caucus, the attorney general’s duties include advising investigating agencies on legal matters and helping the court administer justice.
They contend that this mandate is being undermined by his present behavior.
In a statement to reporters on Monday, March 24, Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib urged the Attorney General to stop such activities right away.
“The Attorney General is an officer of the court. His interest is to assist the court in dispensing justice when investigators bring their case and evidence. The posture of the new A-G undermines this rule. He is no longer acting as an officer of the court but instead acting as someone who has conducted his own inquisition, determined the guilt of a suspect, and is seeking to force his views on the court.
“The practice undermines the role of the attorney general and undermines the administration of justice. All well-meaning voices that respect the operations of the rule of law should call on the attorney general to put an end to this immediately,” he stated.
The caucus further declared that the National Security Coordinator had apologized to Dr. Ernest Addison, the former governor of the Bank of Ghana, and confirmed that the raid on his home was illegal.
“If indeed a court-issued warrant existed, why was it not presented to Dr Addison before or during the raid? Why was the force used to overpower his private security? Why was the CCTV camera dismantled and taken away? Transparency is a hallmark that ensures lawful enforcement.
“The failure to follow basic procedures causes doubt on the legality and intent of the operations. No amount of legal, or public relations spin can undo the fact. Dr Addison’s home was raided under highly questionable circumstances.
“If their actions were truly lawful and above board, why did the national security coordinator, find it necessary to call and apologise to Dr Addison, via the phone of Richard Jakpa? If there was no wrongdoing with the conduct of the security officers, what exactly was the apology for? ” he asked rhetorically.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Joseph Asare
