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Council of State member clashes with EOCO over investigation involving him
A member of the Council of State, Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office of acting unlawfully in an ongoing investigation involving him and a company he founded.
In a statement issued on March 30, 2026, he indicated that the matter relates to a dispute involving JG Resources Ltd, which he said had already been settled by the High Court in Adentan on March 19, 2026.
According to him, the court ruled that EOCO had no mandate to investigate him and ordered the defreezing of accounts that had been frozen during the probe.
He argued that the case was a civil contractual matter and not a criminal issue.
Kwamigah-Atokple accused EOCO of ignoring the court’s decision and continuing with what he described as an unlawful investigation.
The Member of Council of State further alleged that the agency’s actions are reckless and could amount to contempt of court.
He criticised EOCO’s leadership under Raymond Archer, claiming the office has shifted its focus from lawful enforcement to media publicity that damages reputations.
Kwamigah-Atokple explained that the dispute involves a gold supply agreement between Sesi-Edem Company Limited and JG Resources Ltd, covering June 2025 to June 2026.
He stated that more than half of the gold had already been delivered and that the contract period had not yet expired.
According to him, his company was fully licensed, with approvals from relevant state institutions, and that this was confirmed in court.
He further accused EOCO of declaring him wanted without formally inviting him for questioning.
He maintained that his company had cooperated with the agency during earlier stages of the investigation by submitting documents and attending interviews.
Kwamigah-Atokple has therefore demanded a public apology and a withdrawal of EOCO’s statement within 12 hours.
He warned that he will take legal action to protect his reputation and uphold the authority of the court if the demands are not met.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
