Reports on Monday, April 27, 2026, suggested that the Governing Board of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has ordered the office's management to halt its ongoing investigation into allegations of gold trade fraud against the Council of State Member, Gabrile Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, and his company, Sesi-Edem Company Limited.

The said report, attributed to a letter dated April 22, 2026, and signed by the Board Secretary, Sedina Gbeve, indicated that EOCO's management has been ordered to comply with a court order halting the investigation.

The said letter, which was a response to a petition to the board by the gold dealership, which accused EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, and his deputy, Ben Ndego, of abuse of power and violating the court order, has been sighted by GhanaWeb.

The board, which is chaired by former Auditor General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, first said it found no evidence of abuse of power on Raymond Archer and Ndego. “Reference is made to your petition dated April 09, 2026, addressed to the Governing Board of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), in which you raised allegations of abuse of office, unlawful investigation, and defiance of court orders against the Acting Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director.

“The Board referred the matter to its Legal Sub-committee for a thorough review. Following a review of the petition, the relevant High Court rulings, and internal investigative reports, the Board wishes to communicate its decision as follows: The Board did not find evidence of abuse of power on the part of the Acting Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director,” parts of the letter read.

On the company’s claim that the investigation against it was illegal, the board refused to comment, citing ongoing legal proceedings on the matter.

“Regarding the allegation of unlawful investigation, whilst the matter has been reviewed, the Board notes that this specific issue is the subject of the Human Rights Action pending before the High Court with suit No. HR/0060/2026. In order not to prejudge or prejudice a fair determination of the said action and the issues raised therein, the Board has decided not to comment on it,” it said.

The board also did not comment on the claim that the management of EOCO was violating the court order, stating, “On the allegation of defiance of court orders, whilst the matter has been reviewed, the Board observes that this is also a matter currently before the court. Furthermore, as the matter has been appealed and a stay of execution filed, the Board will refrain from commenting on this issue at this time.”

Reacting to the injunction on the investigation, the board ordered the management to comply with the directive of the court.

“Regarding the interim order of injunction, the Board has directed the Office to ensure strict compliance with the orders of the High Court for the period of the interim injunction.”

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Read the letter below:



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