Volta Regional representative on the Council of State, Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple, has accused the leadership of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) of abuse of power, defying a court ruling, and causing reputational harm.

In a statement dated March 30, 2026, he demanded that EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, issue an immediate public apology or face legal action. He has also petitioned John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Archer and his deputy over alleged abuse of office.

Kwamigah-Atokple said the dispute began in November 2025 when EOCO opened an investigation into Sesi-Edem Company Limited, a company he founded, over allegations of defrauding by false pretences and money laundering linked to a transaction with JG Resources Ltd. On November 19, EOCO invited the company’s Managing Director to provide documents, including contracts, proof of payment, and evidence of gold supplied. The following day, EOCO froze the company’s bank accounts and directed financial institutions to halt withdrawals.

He maintains that the company complied fully, submitting documents and appearing before EOCO on December 3, 2025. He said the matter relates to a gold supply agreement covering June 2025 to June 2026, with 58% of the contracted gold already delivered by November 2025, a fact he claims was acknowledged by both the complainant and EOCO. With the contract still ongoing, he argued there was no basis to classify the matter as fraud and rejected claims the transaction was unlicensed.

Kwamigah-Atokple cited a March 19, 2026 ruling by the High Court in Adentan, which he said found EOCO acted without lawful mandate, ordered the immediate defreezing of the company’s accounts, and determined the case to be civil rather than criminal.

He accused EOCO of defying the ruling by continuing its investigation and publicly challenging the judgment. He also alleged that Archer declared him wanted without issuing a formal invitation, describing EOCO’s actions as reckless and bordering on contempt of court.

Kwamigah-Atokple said he has given EOCO a 12-hour ultimatum to retract its statements and issue a public apology, warning that failure to comply will result in legal action.

He added that EOCO’s actions undermine public confidence in state institutions and the justice system.

Neither Archer nor EOCO has officially responded to the allegations.

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