Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem Sai has said the office of the Attorney General is responsible for the recent raid on the residence of the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison.
His comment comes after concerns by the Minority in Parliament that the recent national security raid at the residence of Dr Addison was unlawful.
This is the second such incident after a raid on the home of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta who has since filed a suit against National Security for trespassing.
Speaking at the launch of a GIZ-backed project aimed at strengthening the rule of law and combating corruption, Dr Srem Sai explained they are pursuing persons believed to have looted state assets, adding it is part of efforts to end corruption.
He clarified that all recent searches, including the raid on the former Finance Minister’s home and BoG Governor’s residence, were sanctioned by the necessary legal authorities.
“Every search conducted is part of the government’s framework to fight corruption. We take full responsibility for these actions, and we want to make it clear that they were carried out in accordance with the law. Proper warrants were obtained and used in conducting these searches,” he asserted.
Dr Srem Sai reaffirmed that the government remains committed to due process, ensuring that investigations and prosecutions adhere to legal standards.
“In the past, we have seen instances where people were arrested in ways that violated human rights or were subjected to prolonged legal battles without sufficient evidence. My boss, the Attorney General, is determined that no one will be put before a court without concrete evidence to justify prosecution,” he added.
