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A private legal practitioner, Professor Kojo Appiagyei-Attuah, has raised concerns over the reported removal of CCTV equipment from the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, by National Security operatives.
During a search at Dr. Addison’s Roman Ridge home in Accra, operatives, led by the Director of Special Operations, Richard Jakpa, allegedly disabled and seized a CCTV monitor and control unit. The move has sparked criticism from the Minority, who accuse the operatives of misconduct.
Speaking to Citi News, Prof. Appiagyei-Attuah suggested that the removal of the CCTV system might indicate an attempt to cover up an abuse of power.
“The fact that they took away some cameras and CCTV footage or equipment may indicate that they did something wrong by abusing the power given to them by the court to conduct the search,” he stated.
He further noted that security forces are generally not expected to seize surveillance equipment unless specifically authorized.
“It wasn’t part of what they were supposed to take away if I am just relying on the information in the public space. But I don’t know the details, of course. However, generally, you wouldn’t expect them to take cameras and so on away,” he added.
According to the legal expert, the removal of the CCTV system raises questions about potential misconduct by the security operatives, as the footage could serve as evidence in legal proceedings against them.
The controversy has intensified political and legal debates over the actions of security agencies in high-profile investigations.
