Raid on Former BoG Governor’s Residence: A Security Operation in Accra

Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, led a raid on former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison’s residence with 20 armed men on March 19, 2025. The armed men disabled CCTV cameras and demanded access to alleged vaults, which Dr. Addison denied having. The incident has prompted reactions from political leaders, including a visit from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

On March 19, 2025, Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, reportedly led a raid on the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, with a group of 20 armed men. The incident occurred at Dr. Addison’s home located in the Roman Ridge area of Accra.

According to a report by AsaaseOnline.com, Dr. Addison was present during the raid when the heavily armed group arrived, some of whom were donned in balaclavas and armed with AK-47 semi-automatic rifles. The assailants disabled all CCTV cameras in the house, indicating a premeditated approach to the operation.

The armed men demanded that Dr. Addison take them to the vaults in his residence. In response, the former Governor, visibly taken aback, asserted that he possessed no vaults or caches of cash at home, as reported by AsaaseOnline.com.

Following the incident, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader of Parliament, paid a visit to Dr. Addison to offer support. Afenyo-Markin tweeted about his visit, stating, “I visited the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Ernest Addison, whose house was raided by National Security operatives led by Richard Jakpa.”

The reported raid led by Richard Jakpa on former Governor Ernest Addison’s residence raises significant concerns regarding the extent and conduct of national security operations in Ghana. Despite the armed group’s demands, Dr. Addison maintained that there were no vaults or cash in his home. The response from political figures, including Alexander Afenyo-Markin, highlights the gravity of the situation and suggests a need for scrutiny of the measures employed by security forces.

Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com