National Security Operatives Raid Residence of Former BoG Governor

Richard Jakpa led a raid with 20 armed men on former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison’s residence on March 19, 2025. The men disabled CCTV cameras during the search and demanded access to supposed vaults, which Dr. Addison denied. Following the incident, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin visited Dr. Addison to offer support.

On March 19, 2025, Richard Jakpa, serving as the Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, reportedly orchestrated a raid at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison. This incident occurred in Roman Ridge, Accra, while Dr. Addison was present in his home.

The raid involved approximately 20 heavily armed men, some of whom wore balaclavas and were equipped with AK-47 rifles. According to reports from AsaaseOnline.com, the armed personnel took measures to disable all CCTV cameras present in the home, attempting to conceal their activities.

During the raid, the team demanded Dr. Addison direct them to any supposed “vaults” in his residence. In response to their requests, Dr. Addison, appearing composed despite the situation, informed them that he did not possess any vaults or cash reserves at his home, as per the article from AsaaseOnline.com.

Following the incident, the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, visited Dr. Addison’s home to offer support after the raid. He shared updates on the visit via social media, indicating concern and solidarity with the former Bank of Ghana Governor.

The raid led by Richard Jakpa at the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison raises serious concerns regarding the methods employed by national security operatives. Dr. Addison’s calm demeanor during the stressful encounter, coupled with the support from political leaders like Alexander Afenyo-Markin, underscores the significance of this incident in the public eye.

Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com