EOCO Reportedly Storms Former GIHOC Boss Kofi Jumah’s Residence
- The EOCO has reportedly raided the Kumasi residence of former GIHOC Distilleries Managing Director, Maxwell Kofi Jumah
- The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the NPP, Paul Yandoh, claimed officers stormed the property in Jumah's absence
- Kofi Jumah is under investigation over procurement breaches and contract-related concerns during his tenure as GIHOC boss
A team from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reportedly raided the Kumasi residence of former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah.
According to a report by GhanaWeb, the incident occurred at his home in Atonsu in the Ashanti Region.
Source: UGC
The Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Paul Yandoh, claimed that EOCO stormed Jumah’s residence in his absence.
“They arrived when Kofi Jumah was not at home, broke into his room and took away some of his belongings,” he alleged.
Jumah is under investigation over alleged financial irregularities and procurement breaches during his time as the MD of GIHOC.
Although no formal charges have been levelled against him, the allegations relate to the awarding of some questionable contracts, asset management, and the financial management of GIHOC under Jumah's leadership.
National security officers arrest Kofi Jumah
It will be recalled that Jumah was arrested by National Security officers at his residence in Kumasi last year.
According to reports, the officers arrived at his home on June 29, 2025, and presented an arrest warrant displayed on a mobile phone.
Despite his requests, Jumah was not allowed to change his clothes before being taken to the Ashanti Regional Police Command.
He is under investigation for alleged financial impropriety during his tenure at GIHOC Distilleries, including the following:
- Questionable vehicle acquisition: Purchasing a Genesis G90 sedan valued at over $100,000 for just GH¢4,943.11 - approximately 5% of its actual value.
- Unauthorised retention of state vehicles: Keeping two official vehicles, including an Audi worth over $60,000, without the approval of the board - one of the vehicles has since been recovered and returned to Accra.
- Unauthorised sale of company properties: Selling GIHOC properties in Tema valued at over $700,000 without the necessary approvals.
- Alleged inflation of staff numbers: Manipulating staff figures, which reportedly placed an undue financial burden on the company.
Jumah was subsequently granted bail in the sum of GH¢500,000 with two sureties, following his arrest in connection with the alleged theft of company vehicles.
Alleged stolen vehicles retrieved from Jumah
Meanwhile, the police have retrieved three allegedly stolen vehicles from Kofi Jumah.
Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department, said he had been arrested based on a complaint made by GIHOC.
According to Donkor, the operation to arrest him on June 29 led to the retrieval of three vehicles reported to have been stolen from the state-owned beverage manufacturer.
"We received the petition to the effect that some vehicles, which were the property of that company, have been stolen by the said Maxwell Kofi Jumah. He is in our custody at the CID headquarters, and he is assisting in an investigation."
"I must say that as of this afternoon, we have retrieved three vehicles; the said vehicles that were stolen by him have been retrieved, so he is assisting us in the investigation, and we will take it up from there."
Source: UGC
Abronye DC reportedly admitted to hospital
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Abronye DC, the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, had reportedly been admitted to the hospital following his release from custody.
According to KOKA, Abronye was already unwell when he was invited and subsequently detained by the CID in Accra, and was said to have been left in a critical state.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
