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Vincent Ekow Assafuah [L] and Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak
Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has demanded clarification on the scope of the warrant secured by the National Security that authorized the raid on the residence of the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison.
The legislator, who is also a lawyer, questioned the Interior Minister — under whose supervision the National Security Secretariat operates — whether the scope of the warrant extended to searching personal items such as refrigerators.
“Honourable Minister, I would like to confirm from you — and perhaps for the sake of public education — you indicated that the National Security secured a search warrant. May you educate me on the scope of that search warrant? Does it include searching the fridges of persons? I want to understand the extent of such a search.”
However, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, who was presiding over proceedings, swiftly intervened.
He expressed surprise at the MP’s question, noting that as a lawyer, he ought to know better.
“…You are a lawyer. You have seen a search warrant before. Does a search warrant specify that you search a pocket or what?”
The MP responded: “Mr. Speaker, this is unfair. It is a direct question addressed to the Minister. I want to understand the scope of the particular search warrant that was obtained. Did it include permission to search fridges? That is the question I am asking — he should just let me know.”
The Deputy Speaker replied: “Honourable Assafuah, if this question were coming from a non-lawyer… but you have seen a search warrant before. If a warrant is issued to search your house, it does not specify whether they should search your pocket, fridge, or kitchen. Please, if you have another question, ask.”
The MP then resumed his seat.
Do search warrants include searching people’s fridges?… – Vincent Ekow Assafuah (MP, Old Tafo) asks Parliament#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork #GHOneTV #NewsAlert pic.twitter.com/gWY34okYwx
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) June 4, 2025
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