Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney General has confirmed that the raid of former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison’s home by the National Security was indeed sanctioned. It was carried out lawfully, he said.
Dr. Srem-Sai has assured the public that the government has unwavering commitment to making sure that the rule of law is upheld. He also mentioned that holding accountable those officials who have looted state properties, will be done with great transparency and diligence.
The raid on the home of Dr. Ernest Addison, is reported to have occurred on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5 a.m., while the former governor and his family were in his private residence at Roman Ridge in Accra. Dr. Srem-Sai, speaking at a programme launch by GIZ to strengthen the combat against corruption and promote rule of law in Ghana, explained that there is divided opinion in the public, regarding how the Attorney-General is addressing cases of corruption by former government officials.
He said, “There are two sides to this. One group believes that the Attorney General is too slow, while another group feels the Attorney General is too aggressive. Last night, searches were conducted at several homes, and the views remain divided.”
He however assured that his office is committed to ensuring that such persons are held accountable, and this will be done without violating the law. He emphasized, “We are working day and night to ensure this is done. Most importantly, we are doing so within the framework of the rule of law. There have been instances in the past where suspects were arrested in ways that violated the rule of law, infringing on human rights and breaking other laws. This will not happen under our watch.”
Dr. Srem Sai emphasized that the Attorney-General is trying his best to ensure that no innocent persons are prosecuted, especially where there have been instances in which individuals were put on trial without evidence. He said, “We are determined to avoid such situations. When I say ‘we,’ I mean my boss, the Attorney General, who firmly believes that no one should be put before the court without sufficient evidence to prosecute them.”
He further explained that in order not to prosecute individuals without substantive evidence, the legal processes may be delayed. This, he highlighted is not a deliberate attempt to delay the legal process. He said, “We are not in the business of putting people before the court and then seeking permission to look for evidence. We must have sufficient evidence to proceed before the criminal court.”
Source: Dehotpress
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