Raid on Former BoG Governor’s Residence by Armed Security Forces Raises Concerns
Richard Jakpa led a raid with 20 armed men on former Bank of Ghana Governor Ernest Addison’s residence on March 19, 2025. The team disabled CCTV cameras and demanded information about alleged vaults in the house. Dr. Addison, present during the incident, asserted that he had no such vaults. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin later visited Addison to express support after the raid.
On March 19, 2025, Richard Jakpa, the Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, led a raid on the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, accompanied by 20 armed personnel. This incident occurred at Dr. Addison’s home located in Roman Ridge, Accra, according to a report from AsaaseOnline.com.
During the raid, reports indicated that Dr. Addison was present and that the assailants, some of whom were masked and armed with AK-47 rifles, conducted an extensive search of the premises. Notably, the security team disabled all CCTV cameras present in the residence.
The armed men demanded that Dr. Addison reveal the location of any ‘vaults’ in his home. In response to the demands, the former Governor calmly informed the intruders that he did not possess any vaults nor any significant amounts of cash within his residence, as per the news report.
Following this alarming event, Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, visited Dr. Addison to offer his support, posting on social media about the incident. He emphasized his concern regarding the raid on the former Governor’s home, demonstrating the political implications of this event.
The raid on Dr. Ernest Addison’s home by Richard Jakpa and 20 armed personnel raises significant concerns regarding security protocols and the treatment of former officials. Despite the intimidating tactics employed, Dr. Addison maintained his composure and denied the presence of any cash reserves. The involvement of political leaders like Alexander Afenyo-Markin underscores the broader ramifications of this incident within the political landscape.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
