Minority Demands Full Disclosure on National Security Gold and Cash Seizures
The Minority in Parliament has called for full accountability from the government regarding the seizure of gold and cash by National Security in February, an operation estimated to be worth billions of dollars.
According to the caucus, the public has yet to receive any substantive updates on the matter, raising concerns over transparency and accountability in how the government is handling the situation.
Speaking at a press conference, Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, disclosed that the operation took place in a southern municipality of Accra, where 12 containers filled with gold bars and an unspecified amount of cash in US dollars and Ghanaian cedis were uncovered.
“This operation has attracted significant media attention,” Rev. Fordjour stated. “The public has a right to know the full extent of what was seized and the implications for our national economy.”
Despite the magnitude of the operation, nearly two months have passed without any official updates from National Security, fueling speculation over the handling of the seized assets.
“It is unacceptable that after all this time, the government has yet to disclose the exact quantity of gold or the specific amount of cash confiscated,” Rev. Fordjour added.
The identities of those responsible for the shipment remain undisclosed, and the government has not clarified its plans for the seized assets, which remain under National Security’s custody.
“We demand accountability,” Rev. Fordjour insisted. “National Security must provide a clear explanation regarding the gold bars and cash seized, as well as the intended course of action.”
Accusing the government of a lack of transparency, the Minority cautioned that failure to provide satisfactory answers could erode public trust.
“The Ghanaian people deserve answers: Will the government attempt to divert the 12 containers filled with gold and cash, only to later claim the gold is fake and the cash counterfeit?” Rev. Fordjour questioned.
The Minority has issued a two-month deadline for National Security to release details on the investigation’s progress. However, with no official information forthcoming, public scepticism is mounting.
“We assure the public that the Minority will not relent until a full and transparent account is provided by the Minister for the Interior,” he asserted.
Emphasizing the significance of transparency, Rev. Fordjour underscored the broader impact of the discovery on the country’s financial sector and national security.
“The public’s growing scepticism is entirely justified,” 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 remains resolute in ensuring the government offers a full disclosure of the investigation’s findings and future plans for the seized assets.
