A high-profile raid on the residence of Ghana’s former central bank governor, Dr. Ernest Addison, has taken a dramatic turn with allegations of theft against National Security operatives.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the operatives of making off with cash and jewelry during the raid, which occurred on March 19.
“Some GHC10,000 on his bed could not be found. So some of these hungry party foot soldiers they use who parade themselves as National Security Operatives are after all perhaps not being paid and they use this opportunity to steal,” Afenyo-Markin said.
He further stated, “The governor’s wife’s earrings and necklaces were also not traced. They couldn’t be found. In other words, those operatives stole these earrings and necklaces. Ghana is a matured democracy and we should do better.”
Afenyo-Markin condemned the raid, labeling it an “unlawful” act that constitutes an “abuse of power.” He urged President John Mahama to intervene.
The raid has raised concerns about the conduct of security personnel under the current administration.
Eyewitnesses describe a heavily armed team of operatives, some clad in balaclavas and wielding AK-47 rifles, storming Dr. Addison’s residence in the Roman Ridge area of Accra.
This incident is the latest in a series of raids targeting high-profile individuals, sparking fears of a widening crackdown on perceived opponents of the government. Afenyo-Markin cited a similar raid on the residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta in February 2025, urging civil society organizations and human rights advocates to speak out against the alleged abuses.
The government and National Security Secretariat have yet to respond to the allegations, fueling demands for an independent investigation into the raid and the conduct of the operatives involved.