Richard Jakpa, leading a group of 20 armed men, raided the home of former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison on March 19, 2025. Armed intruders demanded access to alleged vaults while disabling CCTV cameras. Dr. Addison denied the presence of any vaults, and political figures have since shown concern for his well-being.
On March 19, 2025, Richard Jakpa, the Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, led a raid on the residence of Dr. Ernest Addison, the former Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This incident occurred at Dr. Addison’s home in Roman Ridge, Accra, and involved 20 armed personnel.
During the raid, it was reported that Dr. Addison was present at his residence when the armed men arrived, some of whom were wearing balaclavas and equipped with AK-47 rifles. The raiding team disabled all CCTV cameras in the home and demanded that Dr. Addison take them to the alleged ‘vaults’ located within his property.
Dr. Addison, reportedly in a state of shock, calmly informed the intruders that he possessed no vaults or hidden caches of cash. Following the raid, notable political figure and Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, visited Dr. Addison to check on his well-being after this unsettling event.
The raid led by Richard Jakpa on former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison’s residence raises significant concerns regarding security protocols and the use of armed personnel in such operations. The calm demeanor of Dr. Addison during this distressing encounter reflects his composure amidst the threat. The involvement of political figures post-incident highlights the serious implications of this event within the broader context of national security and governance.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
