Volta Regional representative on the Council of State, Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has strongly responded to a recent press release issued by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), rejecting claims made against him and his company, Sesi-Edem Company Limited.
In a statement issued on March 30, 2026, Mr. Kwamigah-Atokple said the matter referenced by EOCO had already been conclusively determined by the High Court in Adentan in Suit No. GR/AD/HC1/CC1/20/26, delivered on March 19, 2026, by His Lordship Justice Richard Apietu. He emphasized that the Court ruled EOCO acted without mandate in its investigation and violated constitutional principles of fairness.
“This concerns the same JG Resources Ltd matter that the High Court, Adentan, conclusively determined on 19th March 2026. In that ruling, the Court held that EOCO, in purporting to investigate me, acted without mandate and in blatant violation of constitutional principles of fairness,” he stated.
The case arose after Sesi-Edem Company Limited applied to revoke an earlier court order dated January 30, 2026, which had confirmed the freezing of its Access Bank account by EOCO. The Court, after examining the facts, ruled in favour of the company and ordered the immediate defreezing of its accounts, describing EOCO’s actions as ultra vires—beyond its legal authority.
According to the Court’s findings sighted by The Sikaman Times, the dispute between Sesi-Edem Company Limited and JG Resources Ltd stemmed from a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the supply of gold between June 2025 and June 2026. The Court held that since the contractual deadline had not expired, any non-delivery could not constitute fraud but rather a civil matter.
On licensing, the Court found that the company held valid approvals from the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and the Government of Ghana at the time the contract was signed on June 5, 2025. It further noted that existing license holders were permitted to trade within the applicable period.
The Court further determined that EOCO’s statutory mandate under Section 3(a)(i) of the EOCO Act, 2010 (Act 804), is limited to matters involving losses to the Republic or state institutions. As JG Resources Ltd is a private entity, the Court ruled that the dispute fell outside EOCO’s jurisdiction.
Despite the ruling, Mr. Kwamigah-Atokple accused EOCO of disregarding the Court’s decision and continuing actions he described as unlawful, including declaring him a “wanted person.”
“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. This conduct is reckless and borders on contempt of court,” he added.
He also criticized EOCO’s conduct under its current leadership, specifically referencing Executive Director Raymond Archer, and alleging a pattern of unprofessionalism and media sensationalism.
Providing further details, Mr. Kwamigah-Atokple stated that JG Resources Ltd had received at least 58% of the contracted gold as of November 2025, with the remaining delivery due by June 2026, reinforcing his position that there was no factual basis for allegations of fraud.
He also maintained that Sesi-Edem Company Limited fully complied with EOCO’s earlier processes, submitting all requested documents on November 28, 2025, and providing statements to the Organised Crime Unit.
Mr. Kwamigah-Atokple further rejected claims that the company operated without proper licensing, stating that it held all required approvals from the PMMC, the relevant ministry, and the Ghana Gold Board.
He warned EOCO to respect the Court’s ruling and cease further public commentary on the matter.
“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.
The Council of State member also issued a 12-hour ultimatum to EOCO’s leadership to retract its statement and issue an apology, indicating that he would take legal action if the demands are not met.
“I will take all lawful steps necessary to protect my name, my business, and the integrity of the Court’s authority if, within the next 12 hours, Mr. Archer and his office fail to issue a full public apology and withdraw the contemptuous release,” he stated.
