The Minister of the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka-Mubarak, has said that initial contacts with Special Prosecutor Mr Kissi Agyebeng have revealed that the alleged assassination attempts on him happened before this year.
The Ministry also stated that there is no record or report of such threats against his life at any police station or at any of the state security agencies in the country.
Over the weekend, the Director of Strategy, Research, and Communications at the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko, mentioned the assassination attempt on Newsfile.
He also claimed on the same programme that he had been handcuffed and beaten by 17 police personnel.
Beyond the security implications of these claims, the Ministry of the Interior in a statement, said on Monday, December 8, said that such dangers to personnel of accountability institutions, if true, can undermine the government’s efforts to combat corruption, which have intensified since it took office.
“The Ministry has therefore taken up the matter with the seriousness it deserves. Here are some preliminary findings on the alleged assassination attempt: Initial contacts with Mr. Kissi Agyebeng have revealed that the assassination attempts on him, as claimed, happened before this year. There is no record or report of such threats against his life at any police station or at any of the state security agencies in the country.
“The Minister of Interior has further directed as follows: Since crime does not expire, the Ministry has ordered a full-scale investigation into the claim of assassination attempts. The Ministry has also ordered an investigation into the claim by Mr. Samuel Appiah Darko that he was handcuffed and beaten by 17 police personnel.”
The statement said the Ministry will update the public on the outcome of these investigations and the actions to be taken.
“The Ministry of Interior reiterates its commitment to protecting all lives and properties to ensure that all Ghanaians can conduct all their lawful affairs without any fear for their safety,” it said.
Source: 3news.com By Laud Nartey
