Political analyst and former General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Atik Mohammed, has strongly condemned what he describes as an unlawful and unprovoked raid by National Security operatives on the residence of Superintendent Yakubu Issahaku, the former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
In a statement carried by Asaase Radio, Atik recounted disturbing details of the operation, alleging that the security officers forced their way into the home by destroying the main gate and breaking down bedroom doors.
“These operatives destroyed the main gate to gain entry, broke down bedroom doors, and ransacked the entire house. Even a private prayer area — a mini mosque — was not spared. The hard drive containing footage from CCTV cameras was also seized,” he revealed.
He went on to denounce what he described as the increasing lawlessness under the guise of national security operations.
“This lawlessness in the name of National Security must cease. Citizens have rights that must be respected,” he stressed. “The man in question is a police officer whose only ‘crime’ is having served as ADC to the former Vice President.”
Atik warned that such actions risk undermining the very foundations of Ghana’s democratic principles, emphasizing that no one is above the law.
“Ghana is a country governed by law, not by men. These troubling developments leave an indelible blot on our image as a thriving democracy,” he added.
The incident has sparked conversations about the role and limits of national security in civilian affairs, especially involving law enforcement personnel.
