EOCO raids Ex-GIHOC Boss Kofi Jumah’s home
Dawn at Atonsu
The quiet neighbourhood of Atonsu woke to an unusual tension on Tuesday morning. Residents watched from behind curtains as officials from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) arrived at the residence of Maxwell Kofi Jumah, a former lawmaker and ex-Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries. Their mission was clear—but the man at the centre of it all was nowhere to be found.
An empty house, a heavy presence
According to Paul Yandoh, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the officers came armed with official documents authorising a search. Yet their operation unfolded in the absence of Jumah himself. The house stood silent as officials moved through its rooms, opening drawers, inspecting files, and collecting items. To onlookers, it felt less like a routine investigation and more like a sweeping intervention.
“They came with a sheet,” Yandoh recounted, “claiming instructions from the EOCO boss to search the house.”
What was taken
As the search progressed, concern began to mount. Yandoh alleged that several key items were seized during the operation—documents, a laptop, and even all the keys to the residence.
The removal of the keys struck a particularly unsettling note.
“I asked why they needed the keys,” he said. “Was there any wrongdoing tied to the house itself? But there were no answers.” The unanswered questions lingered in the air long after the officials had left.
Questions over procedure
For Yandoh, the issue went beyond the items taken. It was the manner of the search that raised alarm. He questioned why standard procedures—such as formally inviting an individual to respond to inquiries—were seemingly bypassed. “What happened to the normal way?” he asked. “Why not request documents through due process?”
His concerns echoed a broader unease about transparency and fairness.
Claims of political motive
As the story spread, the tone shifted from confusion to accusation. Yandoh did not mince words, describing the raid as a case of political persecution.
In his view, the incident reflected a troubling pattern that can emerge when political power changes hands.
“This is political witch-hunting,” he said firmly. “Serving your country should not become a crime.” He warned that such actions, if left unchecked, could set a dangerous precedent—one where each смен of power invites retaliation against former officeholders.
Silence from EOCO
Despite the growing public attention, the Economic and Organised Crime Office remained silent in the immediate aftermath. No official statement was issued to confirm or deny the claims regarding the items seized or the conduct of the operation. Independent verification of the allegations also remained elusive.
An unfinished story
As evening fell over Atonsu, the house stood quieter than before—yet heavier with uncertainty. Questions remained unanswered, narratives continued to form, and speculation filled the gaps left by silence. For now, the story of Maxwell Kofi Jumah and the EOCO raid remains unfinished—caught between allegation and confirmation, politics and procedure, power and accountability.
