Volta chiefs back Kwamigah-Atokple against EOCO

The court victory has sparked fierce regional pushback against continued probes.

Volta Region backing

• Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple gained support from presiding members.
• Conference of Presiding Members of the Volta Region condemned EOCO's actions.
• Moses Awukuvi-Danyevor addressed the press conference.
• They demand respect for the High Court Adentan ruling.

Dispute origins

• Sesi-Edem Company Limited faced accusations of unlicensed deals.
• EOCO froze accounts despite existing approvals.
• The High Court ordered the immediate release on March 19, 2026.
• Investigation got labeled civil rather than criminal.

Ongoing tensions

• Dr Kwamigah-Atokple issued a 12-hour ultimatum.
• He accuses EOCO of ignoring the verdict.
• Raymond Archer leads the agency under scrutiny.
• Regional leaders warn against reputational attacks.