A dispute between the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and a member of the Council of State, Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple, has escalated following allegations of unlawful conduct and defiance of a court ruling.
In a statement dated March 30, 2026, Mr Kwamigah-Atokple demanded that EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, issue a public apology within 12 hours or face legal action. He accused the agency of abusing its powers in an investigation involving his company, Sesi-Edem Company Limited.
The investigation was initiated in November 2025 after a petition by JG Resources Ltd and Unigold Trading LLC, alleging fraud and money laundering in relation to a gold supply transaction valued at GH¢57.7 million. EOCO subsequently invited the company’s Managing Director for questioning and ordered the freezing of its bank accounts.
Mr Kwamigah-Atokple said the company complied with all requests, submitting documents and cooperating with investigators. He maintained that the transaction was a legitimate commercial agreement and rejected claims of wrongdoing.
On March 19, 2026, the High Court in Adentan ruled that EOCO had acted without lawful mandate and ordered the immediate defreezing of the company’s accounts. The court also held that the matter was civil in nature.
Mr Kwamigah-Atokple, however, accused EOCO of continuing its investigation despite the ruling and of publicly declaring him a wanted person without due process.
“Mr Archer’s contemptuous claim that EOCO still has the mandate to investigate, despite the court’s determination otherwise, betrays a lack of understanding and respect for the law and the judicial process.
“EOCO must obey the decision of the courts and finally put a stop to the use of the media to settle scores after losing in court. Let it be understood that restraint is not weakness.
“I will take all lawful steps necessary to protect my name, my business and the integrity of the court’s authority if, within the next 12 hours, Mr Archer and his office fail to issue a full public apology and withdraw the contemptuous release. I stand firmly on the side of the law, and I expect every public institution to do the same.”
EOCO, in its press release, said it had invited Mr Kwamigah-Atokple to assist with investigations but he failed to honour the invitation. The agency maintains that the case remains under investigation.
Mr Kwamigah-Atokple has also petitioned John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Mr Archer and his deputy, citing alleged abuse of office and disregard for judicial authority.
He said EOCO’s actions could undermine public confidence in state institutions and the justice system.
Credit/Ghraphic online.com
Sompaonline.com offers its reading audience with a comprehensive online source for up-to-the-minute news about politics, business, entertainment and other issues in Ghana