A member of the Council of State, Gabriel T.K.A Kwamigah-Atokple, has launched an attack on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), accusing the state agency of acting unlawfully and defying a High Court ruling in its pursuit of an investigation against him.
In a statement dated March 30, 2026, Kwamigah-Atokple described EOCO’s actions as “reckless” and bordering on contempt of court, insisting that the matter in question had already been conclusively settled by the judiciary.
According to him, the dispute stems from a longstanding commercial disagreement involving his company, Sesi-Edem Company Limited, and another firm, JG Resources Limited, over the supply of gold.
He stated that the case had been determined by a High Court ruling on March 19, 2026, which found that EOCO had acted without legal mandate during its earlier involvement.
The court, he said, ordered the unfreezing of accounts that had been frozen by EOCO, effectively nullifying the basis of the agency’s investigation.
Despite this, the Council of State member accused EOCO of disregarding the court’s authority and continuing to pursue what he described as an illegitimate probe, while resorting to media publicity to damage his reputation.
“Instead of respecting the Court’s authority, EOCO has chosen to publicly attack the judgment and proceed with an ‘investigation’ that the Court has expressly ruled it has no authority to conduct,” he stated.
Kwamigah-Atokple further alleged a pattern of “abuse and unprofessionalism” within EOCO under its current leadership, claiming the agency is prioritising media sensationalism over due process and lawful enforcement.
Providing details of the transaction, he explained that the dispute was purely contractual, involving the supply of gold between June 2025 and June 2026.
He said both the complainant and EOCO had acknowledged that at least 58% of the gold had already been delivered before the contractual deadline, undermining claims of fraud.
He also rejected allegations that the transaction was unlicensed, insisting that his company operated with full authorisation from the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Ghana Gold Board.
“The Court correctly found that this was a simple contractual matter for the civil courts,” he said , adding that there was no legal or factual basis for criminal prosecution.
Kwamigah-Atokple also took issue with EOCO’s public handling of the matter, accusing the agency’s Executive Director, Raymond Archer, of engaging in what he described as “public theatrics” aimed at tarnishing his image.
He disclosed that he had already complied with EOCO’s earlier invitation through his lawyers, submitting all required documents in November 2025, complete with official receipt stamps.
The Council of State member warned that EOCO’s continued insistence on investigating the matter, despite the court’s ruling, reflects a disregard for the rule of law and judicial authority.
“EOCO must obey the decision of the courts and finally put a stop to the use of the media to settle scores after losing in court,” he said.
Kwamigah-Atokple signalled his readiness to escalate the matter legally if the situation persists.
“I will take all lawful steps necessary to protect my name, my business, and the integrity of the Court’s authority,” he warned.
