- EOCO affidavit clarifies 'wanted' status of Sesi-Edem Company directors
- Anti-graft agency denies issuing formal 'wanted' notice against directors
- EOCO clarifies earlier public statement was a response to media discussions
- Matter remains before the court as both parties contest legal and factual issues
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has clarified the 'wanted' status of the directors of Sesi-Edem Company Ltd, following a legal tussle between the agency and the company. In an affidavit filed at the Adenta High Court, EOCO stated that no formal 'wanted' notice has ever been issued or published against the applicant or its directors on its official website.
According to the affidavit, the only public statement referenced by the applicants was a general press release dated 30th March 2026, which was issued before the ex-parte interim injunction was granted. EOCO stated that the said release did not amount to a formal wanted declaration, but rather constituted a response to media discussions surrounding the matter.
Background to EOCO's Investigations
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is a Ghanaian anti-graft agency established in 2004 under the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2004 (Act 711). The agency's primary mandate is to investigate and prosecute economic and organised crimes, including corruption, money laundering, and financial crimes. EOCO has been instrumental in several high-profile corruption cases in Ghana, and its investigations have led to the prosecution of several high-ranking government officials and business leaders.
EOCO's investigations into Sesi-Edem Company Ltd are part of its efforts to combat financial crimes and corruption in Ghana. The agency's investigations have been ongoing for several months, and the matter remains before the court as both parties continue to contest the legal and factual issues arising from EOCO's investigations and public communications on the case.
EOCO's Clarification
EOCO's clarification comes in the wake of legal proceedings initiated by Sesi-Edem Company Limited, which had sought court orders restraining the agency from maintaining a purported wanted declaration and from interfering with the company's operations and directors. The company had argued that EOCO's public statement had caused reputational damage and affected their business operations.
However, EOCO's affidavit has clarified that the public statement was a response to media discussions surrounding the matter, and did not amount to a formal wanted declaration. The agency has stated that the continued online visibility of the earlier press release cannot be interpreted as a fresh declaration or a maintenance of any wanted status against the council of member, Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple or the directors of Sesi-Edem Company Limited.
Looking Ahead
The matter remains before the court as both parties continue to contest the legal and factual issues arising from EOCO's investigations and public communications on the case. The outcome of the case will determine the fate of Sesi-Edem Company Ltd and its directors, and will also have implications for EOCO's investigations and public communications in the future.
In the meantime, EOCO has clarified the 'wanted' status of the directors of Sesi-Edem Company Ltd, and has stated that no formal 'wanted' notice has ever been issued or published against the applicant or its directors on its official website. The agency's clarification is a significant development in the case, and will likely have implications for the parties involved.
