WHY RENDER AN APOLOGY IF THERE IS NO WRONG DOING - MINORITY QUESTIONS JAKPA.

The Second Deputy Minority Whip, Mr Jerry Ahmed Shaib has questioned the National Security Coordinator Mr Richard Jakpa as to why he apologized to Dr Ernest Addison former BoG governor if there was no wrong doing in raiding his house unlawfully. 

Addressing the press, Mr Ahmed Shaib said his attempt to sanitize his actions by claiming he had access to legal counsel does not address the fundamental question. 

" Was the raid a necessary and lawful exercise or was it an abuse of power designed to intimidate and humiliate? He lamented.

The member of parliament for Weija Gbawe assured that, the minority will not remain silent while state institutions are used in that manner.

 He added that Mr Jakpa's actions appears to be part of a broader pattern of politically motivated actions, targeted in a manner that suggests a deliberate attempt to harass and intimidate rather than pursuing legitimate legal process. 

He Said the use of state power to settle political scores is what makes our democracy thrive. 

In recent times, the former director of the national signals bureau Mr Kwabena Adu Boahen was arrested upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport from London.

The Former Public Procurement Authority chairman Prof Christopher Ameyaw -Akumfi, The former director of operations at the Jubilee house, Mr Lord Oblitey Commey and Former Energy Minister Mr Peter Amerwu are all victims of house invasion and seizure of vehicles in their private residence by Mr Richard Jakpa. 

"Today it is Dr Addison; tomorrow it might be anyone who dares to think for themselves or disagree with the status quo."

He urged the media, civil societies and well meaning Ghanaians to stand against growing trend of intimidation through state institutions. 

Mr Ahmed Shaib promised to continue to demand justice, transparency and adherence to the principles of constitutional democracy.

Report by PKB