Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has come out in support of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) following criticism over the arrest of Alfred Ababio Kumi, also known as Adenta Kumi, a youth activist and former parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to Citinewsroom, The incident, which involved a raid on Kumi’s residence, sparked controversy with accusations that the security agency used undue force and politicized the operation.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s program, The Big Issue, Dafeamekpor emphasized that the NIB’s actions were consistent with standard law enforcement procedures.
He stressed that the presence of armed officers during such operations should not be viewed as unusual or excessive.
“It is part of the arrest process. They can also raid your home and detain you, especially if you decline to attend an invitation for a police inquiry,” Dafeamekpor explained.
He further illustrated his point by sharing a personal experience, stating that armed personnel sometimes accompany official actions even in civilian matters.
“Even policemen going to demolish property carry guns. My property was demolished; it was military men who brought guns to come and demolish it.”
Dafeamekpor’s defense highlights the necessity for security agencies to act decisively within legal frameworks, even if it involves the use of force.
His remarks challenge the narrative that the NIB’s approach in this case was politically motivated or unnecessarily aggressive.
This incident has stirred debate about the limits of security operations in political contexts, with Dafeamekpor firmly backing the integrity of the NIB’s conduct during the arrest of Adenta Kumi.