A major institutional dispute has emerged following serious allegations by Volta Regional representative on the Council of State, Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple, against the leadership of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
In a strongly worded statement dated March 30, 2026, Kwamigah-Atokple accused EOCO of abuse of power, defying a court ruling, and causing reputational harm. He has demanded that the agency’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, issue an immediate public apology or face legal action.
In a further escalation, the Council of State member has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Archer and his deputy, citing what he describes as a pattern of persistent abuse of office.
Origins of the Dispute
Kwamigah-Atokple traced the conflict to November 2025, when EOCO launched an investigation into Sesi-Edem Company Limited, a firm he founded. The probe centered on allegations of defrauding by false pretences and money laundering linked to a commercial transaction with JG Resources Ltd.
On November 19, 2025, EOCO invited the company’s Managing Director to appear before the agency and submit key documents, including contracts, payment records, and proof of gold supplied. A day later, the agency escalated the matter by ordering the freezing of the company’s bank accounts under its statutory powers, directing financial institutions to halt all transactions pending investigations.
Kwamigah-Atokple maintains that the company fully complied with EOCO’s directives. According to him, legal representatives submitted all requested documents with official acknowledgment, and the Managing Director appeared before the agency on December 3, 2025, where he provided a statement and cooperated with investigators.
Contractual Dispute or Criminal Case?
At the center of the issue, he argues, is a commercial gold supply agreement between Sesi-Edem Company Limited and JG Resources Ltd spanning June 2025 to June 2026.
Kwamigah-Atokple claims that by November 2025, approximately 58% of the contracted gold had already been delivered—an assertion he says was acknowledged by both the complainant and EOCO during proceedings. With the contract still active until June 2026, he insists there was no legal basis to classify the matter as fraud.
He also rejected claims that the transaction was unlicensed, stating that all required regulatory approvals had been secured.
High Court Ruling
The dispute reached a turning point on March 19, 2026, when the High Court in Adentan ruled in favour of Sesi-Edem Company Limited. The Court found that EOCO had acted without lawful mandate and breached constitutional principles of fairness.
It ordered the immediate defreezing of the company’s bank accounts and determined that the matter was civil in nature, rather than criminal—effectively nullifying EOCO’s earlier actions.
Allegations of Defiance and Misconduct
Despite the ruling, Kwamigah-Atokple accuses EOCO of disregarding the Court’s decision by continuing its investigation and publicly challenging the judgment.
He further alleged that Archer engaged in “media theatrics” by declaring him a wanted person without issuing any formal invitation or following due process.
Describing EOCO’s conduct as reckless and potentially contemptuous of court, he claimed the agency has, under Archer’s leadership, prioritised public sensationalism over lawful enforcement.
Petition and Ultimatum
Kwamigah-Atokple has formally petitioned President Mahama to remove Archer and his deputy from office, citing abuse of authority, disregard for judicial decisions, and misuse of investigative powers.
He argues that such actions undermine public confidence in state institutions and threaten the integrity of Ghana’s justice system.
In a final move, he issued a 12-hour ultimatum demanding a retraction and public apology from EOCO. Failure to comply, he warned, will result in immediate legal action to defend his reputation, his business interests, and the authority of the courts.
“Restraint is not weakness,” he stated, adding that while he remains committed to the rule of law, he will act decisively if necessary.
As of now, neither Raymond Archer nor the Economic and Organised Crime Office has officially responded to the allegations.
