The Minority in Parliament is demanding answers regarding the whereabouts of 12 containers, allegedly containing gold and cash, that were seized during a National Security raid on February 9, 2025.
With the investigation remaining shrouded in secrecy, tensions are mounting as the opposition calls for accountability.
You may recall that a manhunt was launched by state security officials to pursue four suspects linked to a massive counterfeit money operation following a raid on a warehouse in Accra. National Security operatives uncovered a hidden stash of fake US dollars, Ghana cedis, and gold bars, exposing a deep-rooted financial crime network.
Despite the high-profile nature of the operation, the Minority is demanding an update on the investigation. In a press briefing in Parliament today, the Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, expressed frustration over the government’s silence regarding the confiscated items.
“This operation has attracted significant media attention,” Rev. Fordjour said. “The public has a right to know how much was seized and the full scope of the operation.”
Nearly two months have passed, yet there has been no update from National Security.
“It is unacceptable that, after all this time, we still don’t know the exact quantity of gold or the specific amount of cash seized,” he added.
Rev. Fordjour urged officials to come clean and provide clear, credible information about the missing containers, stressing that the Minority will employ all available means to get to the bottom of the matter.
“We demand accountability,” Rev. Fordjour insisted. “National Security must provide a clear explanation of the gold bars and cash seized, as well as their intentions for these assets.”
“We, the Mighty Minority, demand transparency and accountability,” Rev. Fordjour continued. “The Ghanaian people have a legitimate question: Does the government intend to divert the 12 containers filled with gold and cash, only to later claim the gold is fake and the cash counterfeit?”
The Minority gave National Security a two-month deadline to update the public on the progress of the investigation. However, with no information forthcoming, skepticism is growing, Rev. Fordjour noted.
“We assure the public that the Mighty Minority will not rest until a full and transparent account of the situation is provided by the Minister for the Interior,” Rev. Fordjour stated.
Stressing the importance of transparency, he highlighted the potential impact of the discovery on the country.
“The public’s growing skepticism is entirely understandable,” he remarked. “It is crucial that the government provides a clear and honest account to maintain trust and confidence among the people of Ghana.”
“The Minority caucus’s commitment to ensuring that the government, through the Minister for the Interior, provides a clear and transparent account of the investigation’s findings and plans is crucial in maintaining public trust and confidence,” he concluded.
Source: Ghana/StarrFM103.5FM/Benjamin Sackey
