Afenyo-Markin Visits Former BoG Governor Following Alleged Raid by National Security

Alexander Afenyo-Markin visited former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison following a raid by National Security operatives led by Richard Jakpa. The armed men searched Dr. Addison’s home for alleged vaults, but found nothing significant. The incident has caused emotional distress for the Addison family, and Afenyo-Markin vowed to demand accountability from the government.

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, visited former Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Ernest Addison following a reported raid by National Security operatives. Allegedly led by Richard Jakpa, the Director of Special Operations, the raid sparked outrage from the Effutu MP, who promised to seek accountability from the government concerning this incident.

On March 19, armed men, approximating 20 in number and directed by Jacpa, raided Dr. Addison’s residence in Roman Ridge, Accra. At the time of the raid, Dr. Addison was home, and the intruders, some masked and heavily armed with AK-47 rifles, began by disabling the CCTV system before demanding access to alleged cash vaults in the home.

Dr. Addison informed the operatives that he possessed no such vaults or significant cash. Despite this clarification, the security personnel continued their search, reportedly ransacking the house. Sources indicate that their search yielded no substantial findings, leading them to confiscate the CCTV equipment before leaving the premises.

A friend of the Addison family described the situation as traumatic, with Dr. Addison and his entire family suffering emotional distress due to the raid’s impact. Afenyo-Markin’s visit highlighted the serious concerns surrounding the actions of the National Security operatives.

In summary, the recent raid on Dr. Ernest Addison’s residence by National Security operatives has raised significant concerns regarding accountability and the rights of individuals under investigation. Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s visit underscores the seriousness of the situation, as the Addison family deals with the trauma following this unsettling incident. The lack of any substantial findings during the raid has heightened the call for answers from the government regarding the motivations and legality of the operation.

Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com