The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, Paul Yandoh, has accused state security operatives of political persecution following a controversial raid on the residence of former Ghana Industrial Holding Corporation boss, Maxwell Kofi Jumah.
Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (15 April), Yandoh described the operation by officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office as unlawful and excessive, alleging that it lacked proper judicial authorisation.
According to him, he rushed to the scene after receiving information that armed personnel had stormed Jumah’s residence. Upon arrival, he claimed the operatives had forced entry into the property, breaking the main gate and doors, including the bedroom, before conducting a thorough search.
“They ransacked everything in the bedroom, including his wardrobe and drawers, and took away documents, house keys and a laptop,” Yandoh said, questioning the legal basis of the operation.
He further alleged that the officials presented only an internal authorisation letter, rather than a court-issued warrant, which he argued is required under Ghanaian law to conduct such searches.
“If they were looking for vehicles, why go into bedrooms and wardrobes?” he asked.
The NPP communicator characterised the incident as part of a broader pattern of what he described as “political witch-hunting” targeting members of the opposition, claiming that similar actions are not taken against individuals aligned with the governing party.
Yandoh warned that such actions risk entrenching a cycle of political retaliation, where successive governments replicate similar tactics against opponents.
“When power changes, the same things will be done. That is the danger,” he cautioned.
He indicated that the legal team of Jumah is expected to engage EOCO over the incident, with demands likely to include a full investigation into the conduct of the officers involved, as well as the return of seized items.
The incident has also sparked broader debate about the conduct of state security agencies, particularly regarding adherence to due process, respect for privacy, and the rule of law.
While authorities are yet to publicly respond to the allegations, the development adds to ongoing national conversations about accountability, political neutrality of institutions, and the boundaries of legitimate law enforcement.
Source: asaaseradio.com
