Reports emerged on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, that the residence of former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Ernest Addison, had been raided by alleged personnel from National Security.
The operation was reportedly led by Richard Jakpa, the Director of Special Operations at the National Security, and involved approximately 20 armed men.
The raid is said to have occurred at Dr. Addison's Roman Ridge residence in Accra, where he was present at the time.
Eyewitnesses described how heavily armed operatives, some wearing balaclavas and wielding AK-47 rifles, entered the house and conducted a search of the property.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many users taking to X to express their disappointments and frustrations.
While some described the raid as troubling, others speculated that the New Patriotic Party will retaliate if it regains power in the future.
One user wrote that “If we ever come to power, we will retaliate.”
Another user disclosed that “Jakpa and his thugs arrived at Dr Ernest Addison’s residence at 5 a.m., forced their way in, and searched every room. After three hours without finding any cash, Richard Jakpa handed his phone to Dr Addison to speak with the National Security Coordinator, who offered a so-called apology.
"His cars were then seized and only released after 4 p.m. This sham of a ‘reset’ must be reversed without delay.”
One other user said, “Someone should tell JAKPA That power IS TRANSIENT.”
Read some of the posts from some social media users below:
If we ever come to power, we will retaliate
— justice💰🇬🇭 (@JusticeSarkess) March 19, 2025
If we ever come to power, we will retaliate
— justice💰🇬🇭 (@JusticeSarkess) March 19, 2025
@JDMahama if you cannot tolerate the criticism that comes with being a public figure, perhaps you should consider stepping down and making way for real leaders who understand that democracy thrives on accountability, not intimidation.
— Bra_phile🇬🇭🇬🇧 (@BraPhile) March 19, 2025
That Jakpa guy …! Is his time he should use it judiciously… when powers changes he shouldn’t run away …
— willie (@BowieAlexa89556) March 19, 2025
@JDMahama led government is intolerant of criticisms.
— CRITIC1 (@The_1CRITIC) March 20, 2025
He is using the partisan security operatives to intimidate his opponents or anyone who have a dissenting opinion.
The areest of Okatakyie Afrifa, a journalist, on the same and others is worrying.@BBCWorld @CNN @JoyNewsOnTV
Led by by who? Jakpa. 🤣🤣🤣 is he not the same person I heard they sacked him from the Military or there’s another Jakpa somewhere?
— NANA KWASI 👑 (@rocky_gh_) March 20, 2025
What at all do they want to achieve with visiting people's home uninvited, if you need past official why not write to them to present themselves rather than raiding their homes unwarranted.
— Kiki_becks (@becks_kiki) March 20, 2025
VKB/AE
