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Interior Minister to brief Parliament on raid at Former BoG Governor’s residence
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, is set to appear before Parliament to provide details on the search warrant executed at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison.
This follows growing public outcry and demands for accountability after a team of heavily armed National Security operatives raided Dr. Addison’s Roman Ridge home on March 19.
The incident, which saw officers disabling CCTV cameras and ransacking the property, has raised concerns about due process and the motives behind the operation.
Lawmakers, particularly from the Minority, have called for full disclosure on the legality and justification for the raid, insisting that Parliament must hold the government accountable for the actions of security agencies.
The Interior Minister is expected to clarify the basis for the search warrant and the allegations leading to the operation.
He is also expected to explain the role of National Security operatives and their conduct during the raid, why Dr. Addison’s residence was targeted, and whether similar actions are planned for other officials.
But Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga says the Interior Minister will not be available on March 25 adding that a later date will be announced for his appearance.
He also explained that the incident was not a raid but rather a properly executed search warrant carried out in accordance with the law.
“Law enforcement officers lawfully went there to conduct a search and it is perfectly lawful. And so using the word raid is clearly wrong,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Addison and his family remain distressed after the raid, with close associates describing the incident as traumatising and unwarranted.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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Interior Ministry and WFP Deepen Partnership
Minister of the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has strengthened partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), commending them for their instrumental role tireless efforts in responding to disasters and emergencies in Ghana.
Hon. Muntaka made these remarks during a courtesy call by Madam Aurore Rusiga, the Country Director for the WFP it his office in Accra.
Madam Rusiga emphasised WFP’s continued support to NADMO, which has included providing emergency food assistance, logistics support, and capacity-building programs.
Hon. Muntaka and Madam Rusiga also explored ways to leverage WFP’s expertise and resources to support the Ministry and its agencies.
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We will build the best tolling system in Africa – Kwame Agbodza
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza has reiterated government’s commitment to reintroduce a technologically driven tolling system to generate revenue for road infrastructure development.
To this end, the Minister has announced that Ghana will soon launch its own electronic tolling system, with the ambitious goal of creating “the best road tolling system in Africa.”
“We are not settling for anything less than excellence,” he said, empharsing the importance of innovation and expressing government’s determination to overcome any doubt regarding the reintroductions of tolls.
Mr.Agbodza was speaking, yesterday, during a courtesy call on him by the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hüseyin Güngör, in Accra.
He noted that the Ministry is currently in the process of obtaining approval from the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to select a transaction advisor.
“Transparency is a priority, and we welcome all capable organizations to participate in the selection process. We want the best technical and financial proposal that can make us operate a very sustainable tolling system,” he stated.
“My Ministry will keep the public informed about the progress of the tolling system’s development and the selection process for the transaction advisor. In a few days, the advertisement for the selection of the transaction advisor should be out. Together, we will pave the way for a brighter future in road infrastructure,” he said.
The discussions also touched on the potential for Turkish investors to invest in the development of the country’s road infrastructure through the government’s flagship programme “the Big Push.”
The Minister also highlighted the potential for technical cooperation between the two countries and invited Turkish engineers to share their expertise in tolling systems.
“We are ready to collaborate and learn from successful models, particularly those in Turkey that utilize technology instead of traditional toll booths. Our partnership could lay a strong foundation for Ghana’s new tolling system, ensuring it is both efficient and sustainable,” the Minister noted.
