Pressure group OccupyGhana is calling on Parliament to scrutinise the exercise of investigative powers by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), particularly the use of account freezes, agency-imposed bail conditions and reporting requirements.
The group wants Parliament’s Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee and the Defence and Interior Committee to examine how the two agencies apply such measures in ongoing investigations.
OccupyGhana has also called on the Attorney-General to review the use of freezing orders, bail conditions and reporting requirements to ensure they comply with constitutional safeguards.
The group’s concerns include the ongoing investigation involving Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Ltd.
According to OccupyGhana, about 66 accounts linked to PDS and individuals associated with the company have been frozen since April 2026.
It also claims that bail conditions for two PDS officials were increased from GH¢50 million each to GH¢100 million each within a week.
The group further says the two officials and two lawyers connected to the matter have been required to report to EOCO three times a week since May, despite no charges having been filed as of the date of its statement.
OccupyGhana argues that the seriousness of allegations under investigation should not, on its own, justify indefinite restrictions or departures from constitutional safeguards.
It is urging investigative agencies to charge suspects where sufficient evidence exists and lift restrictions where the evidence does not support prosecution.
The group maintains that adherence to due process is essential to ensuring that investigations into economic crimes, as well as efforts to recover public funds, are conducted within the law.
