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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
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two staff members of Aduman Senior High School over alleged sexual misconduct against a male student.
The teachers are Mr. Isaac Yankey and Mr. Palance Kwakye.
According to GES, Management received reports of the alleged sexual misconduct involving the two staff members against the male student.
Following receipt of the report, the matter was referred to the Police for investigation. The two staff members have since been arrested by the Police in connection with the alleged incident.
In addition, Management has interdicted the two teachers pending the outcome of the investigations.
The alleged victim has also been provided with psychosocial support to safeguard his well-being.
Management has assured the public that appropriate measures will continue to be taken to ensure that all students learn in a safe environment.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Health has cautioned the public against a fraudulent fundraising campaign being aired on Ghanaian televisions, which falsely solicits money to support patients seeking surgical treatment through Mercy Ships.
Mercy Ships International, an international Christian organisation providing free surgical care and education across Africa, currently has its hospital vessel, The Global Mercy, docked at the Tema Port.
The vessel is expected to provide free surgeries to more than 2,500 Ghanaians over a 10-month period ending in June 2027.
The Ministry has clarified that patients scheduled for treatment were identified and pre-screened ahead of the vessel’s arrival through a coordinated process involving Mercy Ships and the Ministry, based on established medical and eligibility criteria.
According to them, Mercy Ships is currently operating at full capacity and is not accepting additional patients for the ongoing field service.
The Ministry emphasised that payments or registrations through third parties will not guarantee access to treatment.
The fraudulent broadcast, featuring an organisation identified as ‘HELP Save LIFE Foundation,’ solicits financial contributions through an MTN Mobile Money account.
“The Ministry wishes to state categorically that the campaign is not affiliated with, authorised by or endorsed by Mercy Ships,” the statement noted.
They reminded the public that all medical services provided by Mercy Ships are entirely free, and no patient is required to make payments, donations or mobile money transfers to access treatment.
Members of the public have therefore been advised not to make payments, share personal or financial information with individuals claiming to facilitate access to the services, or engage with similar suspicious solicitations.
The ministry encouraged the public to rely solely on official Ministry of Health and Mercy Ships communication channels for accurate information on medical services and patient access.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
