According to Ghana Web, These devices, he claimed, were connected to the Central Bank, allowing surveillance of activities within the institution.
Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points on March 22, 2025, Col. Aboagye stated, “He had wired his place with what we call backdoor electronic devices,” emphasizing that such monitoring amounted to spying.
He stated that while this might have been standard during Addison’s tenure, it was no longer necessary since he had left office.
According to him, the operation was carried out based on intelligence gathered by security agencies.
The objective of the search was to retrieve these surveillance tools, as their continued use raised concerns. “As far as I’m concerned, that was the objective of that search,” he added.
Dr. Addison resigned two months ahead of his expected retirement in March. Col. Aboagye questioned why the surveillance system remained operational after his departure, suggesting it should have been disconnected.
On March 19, 2025, National Security operatives conducted a raid on Addison’s residence. Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem-Sai defended the operation, stating it was legally sanctioned.
Reports indicated that among the findings were CCTV cameras linked to the BoG.
The revelations have sparked discussions about security protocols for former top officials and the implications of unauthorized surveillance beyond one’s term in office.