Parliament's Minority Caucus has called on the National Security Ministry to provide to the public an update on the gold and cash seized during a raid in Sapeiman in February.

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According to the Minority, there has been no official communication on the progress of the case. Addressing a press conference on behalf of the Minority Caucus, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, stressed the need for clarity regarding the status of the seized assets.

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“We, the Mighty Minority, demand transparency and accountability,” Rev. Fordjour stated. “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?”

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He noted that the delay in providing information has led to growing skepticism among the public. The lack of updates from the relevant authorities only deepens doubts and raises suspicions about possible mismanagement or cover-ups.

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Rev. Fordjour further emphasized the Minority’s commitment to ensuring that the government, particularly through the Minister for the Interior, provides a comprehensive account of the investigation’s findings and the intended course of action.

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“The Minority Caucus remains firm in its demand for a clear and transparent account of this matter. We assure the public that the Mighty Minority will not rest until a full disclosure is made by the Minister for the Interior,” he concluded.

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National Security seized a substantial yet unspecified amount of U.S. dollars and Ghana cedi notes, concealed in twelve 20-foot shipping containers.

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The hidden currency was discovered inside wooden boxes filled with cement. During the sting operation, additional boxes opened in the warehouse revealed more cash concealed in compartments barricaded with plywood and sealed with charcoal.

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At the time of reporting, national security operatives indicated that two containers remained unaccounted for and that they were actively pursuing them, along with four suspects, including a ringleader known only as Alhaji.

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The warehouse search uncovered even more alarming discoveries, including boxes of metals suspected to be gold bars, counterfeit Ghana cedi notes in ₵50 and ₵100 denominations, as well as fake Ghana Army uniforms and boots.

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On the matter, Member of Parliament for Builsa North, James Agalga, noted that the Minority is being political over the matter. According to him, due to the sensitivity of the matter, disclosing matters before investigations are concluded, could compromise intelligence-led operations.

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