A growing standoff has emerged between Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and Council of State member Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple over allegations of misconduct and disregard for a court ruling.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a statement issued on March 30, 2026, Mr Kwamigah-Atokple called on EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, to publicly apologise within 12 hours or face legal consequences. He accused the agency of overstepping its authority in an investigation involving his firm, Sesi-Edem Company Limited.
The dispute stems from a probe launched in November 2025 after complaints by JG Resources Ltd and Unigold Trading LLC. The petitioners alleged fraud and money laundering linked to a gold supply deal worth GH¢57.7 million. EOCO subsequently summoned the company’s Managing Director and froze its bank accounts as part of the investigation.
Mr Kwamigah-Atokple insists that his company fully cooperated with investigators by providing all requested documents. He maintains that the transaction in question was a legitimate business deal and has denied any wrongdoing.
However, the situation took a legal turn on March 19, 2026, when the High Court in Adentan ruled that EOCO had acted without proper legal authority. The court ordered the immediate unfreezing of the company’s accounts and described the dispute as civil rather than criminal.
Despite the ruling, Mr Kwamigah-Atokple accuses EOCO of continuing its investigation and improperly declaring him wanted. He argues that such actions show a lack of respect for judicial authority and due process.
EOCO, on the other hand, maintains that its investigation is ongoing. The agency claims Mr Kwamigah-Atokple failed to respond to an invitation to assist with inquiries, justifying its continued actions.
The Council of State member has also escalated the matter politically by petitioning President John Dramani Mahama to remove Mr Archer and his deputy, citing abuse of office and disregard for the courts.
Mr Kwamigah-Atokple warned that EOCO’s conduct could erode public trust in state institutions and undermine confidence in Ghana’s justice system if not addressed.