The recent raid on the private residence of DSP Issahaku Yakubu, Aide-de-Camp to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has triggered a wave of public concern about the limits of national security authority and the protection of citizens’ rights.
Nana Akomea, former Managing Director of the State Transport Company (STC), has strongly criticized the operation, calling it a disturbing sign of security overreach. Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo, Akomea expressed alarm at what he described as “robbery-like” tactics allegedly used by the operatives.
“If this is how national security operates—breaking gates, damaging property—then how different is it from what armed robbers do?” he questioned.
According to eyewitness accounts, heavily armed national security officers forcibly entered the ADC’s home on Saturday, April 5, damaging property in the process. The reason for the raid remains unclear, fueling speculation and unease.
Akomea warned that the lack of restraint in such operations undermines public trust, especially when law enforcement officials themselves become targets.
“If a police officer serving as the ADC to a former Vice President can be treated this way, then what protection is there for the ordinary citizen?” he asked.
The incident has reignited broader conversations about accountability within Ghana’s security architecture. Legal and civil society groups have also begun weighing in, urging the government to investigate the raid and clarify the protocols under which national security agencies are authorized to act.
Human rights advocates argue that unchecked security powers risk infringing on civil liberties, calling for urgent reforms to ensure transparency, due process, and oversight.
As public scrutiny intensifies, Ghanaians are watching closely for a government response—and reassurance that such incidents won’t become the norm.
