National Security Conducts Unprecedented Raid on Former BoG Governor’s Home

A raid led by National Security on former BoG Governor Dr. Addison’s home has raised concerns about the treatment of high-profile individuals. Armed men, enabled by the disabling of security systems, did not find any evidence of wrongdoing. The event has left the Addison family traumatized and elicited strong reactions about its implications for governance in Ghana.

On March 19, 2025, armed men, numbering around 20 and led by Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, conducted a raid at the residence of Dr. Ernest Addison, the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This incident took place at his Roman Ridge home in Accra while Dr. Addison was present.

Upon arrival, the National Security team immediately disabled the property’s CCTV system before demanding Dr. Addison to guide them to any supposed vaults. The former Governor denied having any cash stored at home. Despite his assertion, the armed personnel proceeded to search the house extensively, but no vaults or large sums of money were located.

Eyewitnesses described the raid as aggressive, with security personnel allegedly ransacking the premises. After failing to find anything, they left with the CCTV monitor and control unit. The event reportedly left Dr. Addison and his family traumatized.

A retired official from the central bank remarked on the unprecedented nature of the raid, stating, “This is the first time in the history of Ghana that such a thing is happening to a Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This is both scary and messy.”

This raid marks the second instance of Mr. Jakpa leading a similar operation against a high-profile former appointee of the previous administration, following a raid on Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s longest-serving finance minister, on February 10, 2025.

The raid on Dr. Ernest Addison’s residence highlights troubling developments regarding the treatment of high-profile individuals in Ghana. With aggressive interventions by National Security leading to distressing public outcry, the safety and rights of citizens, particularly former officials, are being called into question. This situation may have lasting implications for governance and civil liberties in Ghana.

Original Source: citinewsroom.com