Edudzi Spits Venom On Afenyo-Markin …Over Allegations Of Missing GH¢10k, Jewelry After Addison’s Home Raid

The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, has expressed his discontent over the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s characterisation of the operation at the residence of the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison.

Insisting that his comments were baseless and defamatory, Mr. Tameklo strongly cautioned the Mr. Afenyo-Markin, against disrespecting public officers who hold critical positions.

Speaking on a local television station on Saturday, Mr. Tameklo criticized Afenyo-Markin’s recent remarks regarding a controversial security operation at the residence of the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, where the Minority Leader allegedly described the operatives involved as “hungry party foot soldiers and thieves.”

He argued that Afenyo-Markin was using his parliamentary immunity irresponsibly to make unproven allegations.

“Today, he has the courage to call people hungry NDC party foot soldiers. Senior (Afenyo-Markin), please, you hold a very high position as the Minority Leader. Ordinarily, I wouldn’t say this on air, but when you disrespect other public officers, they have a responsibility to disrespect you in equal manner,” Tameklo stated.

He defended Richard Jakpa, the official at the center of the operation, suggesting that the allegations against him were part of a calculated attempt to frame him and limit his operational capacity.

“It is easier to frame somebody to hinder his operational capabilities,” he argued.

The NPA boss said the Minority Leader has no locus to complain about the operations of the National Security, especially if he himself has skeletons by the name “Double” in his closet.

MOTIVATION

Tameklo further alleged that Afenyo-Markin’s attacks were politically motivated and aimed at embarrassing former President John Dramani Mahama. He called on the Minority Leader to be cautious in his public statements.

“Afenyo-Markin is out there commenting on the arrest of the former National Communications Authority boss. Apparently, this individual had been on the EOCO (Economic and Organized Crime Office) wanted list and was arrested upon arrival in Ghana.

“Very soon, the truth will come out, and we will know whether Afenyo-Markin is working for the state or pursuing a political agenda,” he added.

He challenged Afenyo-Markin’s claim that GH¢10,000 and jewelry belonging to the wife of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, were stolen during the security operation.

“Senior, you were not there because Dr. Addison did not call you to witness the search. So whatever you are saying is hearsay,” he stressed.

TRANSPARENCY

Renowned legal practitioner Martin Kpebu called for greater transparency regarding the alleged missing items from Dr. Addison’s residence.

He suggested that security operations should always be conducted with suspects given a copy of the search warrant and that officers should be searched before and after their duties.

Additionally, Kpebu emphasized that searches should be video-recorded to prevent allegations of missing items.

While he acknowledged concerns about Dr. Addison’s tenure as Bank of Ghana Governor, he stressed that any investigations must be fair and just.

Retired security analyst Col. Festus Aboagye also questioned Afenyo-Markin’s motives, asking why the Minority Leader had assumed the role of a legal representative for Dr. Addison.

He challenged the former governor to personally report any missing items to the police instead of relying on third-party claims.

Col. Aboagye also criticized the use of prejudicial language, stating, “Why is Afenyo-Markin calling these operatives ‘hungry’? Is that what Dr. Addison told him—that they were unpaid and looking for food in his kitchen?”

He further clarified that the security operation was legally sanctioned, with a warrant procured beforehand, and that it was conducted in connection with a suspected monitoring device installed in Dr. Addison’s residence, allegedly used to spy on the Bank of Ghana.

In effect, the debate surrounding the security operation continues to generate political tension. While Afenyo-Markin insists that the raid was improper, Tameklo, Kpebu, and Col. Aboagye argue that the Minority Leader’s comments are politically charged and lack evidence.

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