In a series of unprecedented events shaking Ghana’s political landscape, the homes of prominent former government officials have come under intense scrutiny from National Security operatives. On Thursday, March 20, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah addressed the media in Accra, defending the latest operation that targeted the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison. “We stand by the actions taken during the search,” he declared. “Everything was conducted legally, with proper warrants in hand.”
The dramatic raid unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday, March 19, at Dr. Addison’s home in Accra. Reports indicate that Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, led a team of approximately 20 armed personnel—some brandishing AK-47 rifles—into the property around 5 a.m. Sources confirm Dr. Addison was present when the heavily armed group arrived, immediately disabling the home’s CCTV system and demanding access to supposed vaults. The former governor, however, insisted no such vaults or stashes of cash existed.
Eyewitness accounts paint a chaotic scene as the operatives allegedly tore through the house, overturning furniture and scouring every corner. After an exhaustive search turned up neither vaults nor significant sums of money, Jakpa and his team reportedly left with the CCTV monitor and control unit in tow. Dr. Addison, along with his wife and family, has been left reeling from the ordeal. “They’re deeply shaken,” a close associate revealed. “This kind of intrusion is unheard of for someone of his stature.”
A retired senior official from the Bank of Ghana, speaking anonymously, expressed dismay at the incident. “In all my years, I’ve never seen a central bank governor subjected to this. It’s alarming and sets a troubling precedent.”
This raid marks the latest in a string of aggressive operations targeting high-profile figures from the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Just weeks earlier, on February 11, former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta faced a similar invasion at his Cantonments residence. Court documents filed by Ofori-Atta detail a team of 12 individuals—five in military gear, one in police uniform, and others in civilian clothing—storming his home without warning or a warrant. At the time, Ofori-Atta was abroad receiving medical treatment, leaving his domestic staff to endure what he describes as a “terrifying violation.”
According to the lawsuit, the team rifled through private spaces, including bedrooms and closets, while one member recorded the operation on video. Ofori-Atta is now suing senior police officers DSP Bismark Boakye Ansah and Chief Inspector Mensah, alleging trespass, privacy breaches, and reputational harm. “The trauma inflicted on my staff and the stain on my name—both here and abroad—are unacceptable,” his statement of claim asserts.
The back-to-back raids have sparked fierce debate across Ghana, with many questioning the motives and methods of National Security. Richard Jakpa, a central figure in both operations, has drawn particular attention for his role in what some call a “targeted campaign” against Akufo-Addo’s former appointees. While the Deputy Attorney General insists all actions were above board, critics argue the lack of transparency—coupled with the heavy-handed approach—raises serious concerns about due process.
For now, the affected families are picking up the pieces, and the courts are poised to weigh in. As Ghanaians watch closely, these extraordinary events signal a turbulent chapter in the nation’s political story—one that’s far from over.
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