Council of State member Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple has issued a strong ultimatum to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), demanding a public apology within 12 hours over what he describes as an “unlawful” and “contentious ” press release concerning him and his company, Sesi-Edem Company Limited.
In a statement dated March 30, 2026, Kwamigah-Atokple said EOCO’s actions directly contradict a recent ruling by the High Court in Adentan, which determined that the agency acted outside its legal mandate in investigating him over a transaction involving JG Resources Ltd. The court, presided over by Justice Richard Apietu, ordered the defreezing of accounts that EOCO had earlier frozen as part of its probe.
According to the ruling, the dispute between Sesi-Edem Company Limited and JG Resources Ltd stems from a commercial agreement for the supply of gold covering June 2025 to June 2026. The court found that the contractual timeline had not expired and that the non-delivery of the remaining gold did not constitute fraud but, at most, a potential civil breach of contract.
The court further held that EOCO lacked jurisdiction, noting that the matter involved a private commercial transaction and did not fall within the agency’s statutory mandate to investigate serious economic crimes affecting the state. It also affirmed that Sesi-Edem was duly licensed at the time the agreement was executed, rejecting claims that the transaction was illegal.
Despite the ruling, Kwamigah-Atokple accused EOCO, under the leadership of Raymond Archer, of disregarding the authority of the court and resorting to media attacks. He described the agency’s conduct as reckless and bordering on contempt of court, alleging a pattern of unprofessionalism and reputational damage against individuals.
He also dismissed EOCO’s declaration of him as a “wanted person,” stating that he had never been formally invited by the agency following the court’s decision. He maintained that both he and his company had fully cooperated with earlier investigations, with the company’s Managing Director appearing before EOCO and submitting all requested documents.
Kwamigah-Atokple warned that failure by EOCO to retract its statement and issue a full apology within the stipulated time would result in legal action to protect his reputation, his business interests, and the authority of the court.
The standoff adds to growing scrutiny of EOCO’s operations, with critics increasingly questioning the agency’s reliance on public pronouncements rather than judicial processes in handling high-profile cases.
EOCO has yet to publicly respond to the latest demands.
Below are the press statements:
