A growing standoff has emerged between the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and Council of State member Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple, following sharp disagreements over an ongoing investigation and a recent court decision.

In a strongly worded statement dated March 30, 2026, Mr Kwamigah-Atokple issued a 12-hour ultimatum to EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, demanding a public apology or face legal action.

He accused the anti-graft agency of overstepping its mandate in a probe involving his company, Sesi-Edem Company Limited.

The investigation, which began in November 2025, followed a petition by JG Resources Ltd and Unigold Trading LLC.

The petition alleged fraud and money laundering linked to a gold supply deal valued at GH¢57.7 million. EOCO subsequently invited the company’s Managing Director for questioning and froze its bank accounts as part of the inquiry.

Mr Kwamigah-Atokple insists the transaction was legitimate and says his company fully cooperated with investigators by submitting all required documentation. He has dismissed the allegations as unfounded.

Tensions escalated after an High Court ruling on March 19, 2026, which found that EOCO had acted without lawful 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 claims EOCO has continued its investigation and even declared him wanted in the media without due process—actions he describes as contemptuous and unlawful.

He warned that failure by EOCO leadership to retract its position and apologise would trigger legal steps to defend his reputation and uphold the authority of the courts.

EOCO, however, maintains that its actions are justified. In its response, the agency said Mr Kwamigah-Atokple had been invited to assist with investigations but failed to honour the invitation, insisting the matter remains under active investigation.

The dispute has now taken a political turn, with Mr Kwamigah-Atokple petitioning President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Mr Archer and his deputy over alleged abuse of office and disregard for judicial authority.

He cautioned that EOCO’s conduct, if left unchecked, could erode public trust in state institutions and weaken confidence in Ghana’s justice system.

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