Raid on Former BoG Governor’s Residence Raises Security Concerns

Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations, led a raid on the home of former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison in Accra on March 19, 2025. Armed men demanded access to nonexistent vaults, leading to widespread concern over security operations. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin later visited Dr. Addison following the raid.

On March 19, 2025, Richard Jakpa, the Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, reportedly led a raid on the residence of Dr. Ernest Addison, former Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This incident occurred at Dr. Addison’s home in Roman Ridge, Accra, during which he was present.

During the raid, twenty armed men, some clad in balaclavas and wielding AK-47 rifles, forcibly entered the premises to conduct a search. Reports indicate that they disabled all the CCTV cameras installed in the house before demanding that Dr. Addison guide them to any potential vaults. In response, Dr. Addison, visibly shocked, asserted that he possessed no such vaults or cash caches at his residence, as reported by AsaaseOnline.com.

Following the raid, Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, visited Dr. Addison to express support. He shared his visit on social media, confirming his engagement with the former BoG governor post-incident.

The incident involving Richard Jakpa and the armed raid on Dr. Ernest Addison’s residence has raised significant concerns regarding security operations and the treatment of former government officials. As the situation develops, it remains crucial to monitor the implications of this event and the responses from relevant authorities.

Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com