Superintendent Yakubu Issahaku, Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has raised serious concerns following an alleged raid on his private residence at Sapeiman in Accra by armed National Security personnel.
The incident reportedly took place on the evening of Saturday, April 5, when Issahaku was alerted via WhatsApp at approximately 6:14 p.m. by a friend. The message informed him that around 30 masked and heavily armed military officers had stormed his home in what he describes as a forcible and unlawful entry.
Details of the Alleged Raid
According to Issahaku, the operatives ransacked the property, resulting in:
Broken security doors
Disconnected and damaged CCTV surveillance systems
Removal of internet routers, network switches, and the home’s hard disk
Intrusion into all rooms, conducted without any warrant or stated legal basis
He further revealed that the operation was led by a police superintendent whom he personally knows. The officer is reportedly stationed at the Jubilee House and operates from the Blue Gate, the security command post of the presidency. Issahaku emphasized the unsettling nature of the encounter, noting that the superintendent was fully aware of their personal association.
Implications and Concerns
This incident has ignited public concern and political speculation, particularly about the use of state security agencies against individuals linked to former government officials. The nature of the operation, its alleged lack of transparency, and the destruction of property have prompted calls for an independent investigation into the matter.
Neither the National Security Secretariat nor the Ghana Police Service has issued an official statement as of the time of this report.
The development raises fresh questions about rule of law, accountability of security agencies, and political neutrality of national institutions, especially in the current politically charged environment following the transition of presidential power earlier this year.
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