The Volta Region House of Chiefs has launched a strong rebuke of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over its handling of matters involving the Volta Region’s representative on the Council of State, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, the House of Chiefs expressed deep concern about EOCO’s conduct, describing its actions as inconsistent with the principles of constitutional governance and the rule of law.
The House referenced a High Court ruling which found that EOCO acted without lawful mandate and in breach of constitutional requirements of fairness in its handling of the case involving Dr Kwamigah-Atokple. The ruling, the chiefs stressed, was “clear and unequivocal.”
Despite this, the House noted allegations by Dr Kwamigah-Atokple that EOCO has continued its line of action, maintaining its investigation and publicly questioning the court’s decision.
According to the chiefs, such conduct amounts to a direct challenge to judicial authority and cannot be tolerated in a constitutional democracy.
The statement emphasised that where a state institution disagrees with a court ruling, the appropriate legal pathway is to seek redress through the appellate system, rather than actions that appear to undermine the authority of the judiciary.
“Resorting to actions that disregard the authority of the Court amounts to interference with the administration of justice and undermines public confidence in the legal system,” the House stressed.
The chiefs further underscored that no institution, regardless of its mandate, is above the law, insisting that the decisions of the courts must be respected under all circumstances.
The Volta Region House of Chiefs consequently condemned EOCO’s posture, describing it as a troubling affront to administrative justice and Ghana’s constitutional order.
They called on EOCO to exercise restraint and demonstrate full respect for the authority of the courts and the rule of law.
The House reaffirmed its commitment to upholding justice, due process, and the integrity of Ghana’s constitutional institutions.
