EOCO reportedly raids former GIHOC boss Kofi Jumah's residence

Officials from the Economic and Organised Crime Office EOCO have reportedly raided the Kumasi residence of Maxwell Kofi Jumah, former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited. The alleged incident occurred at his home in Atonsu, Ashanti Region, while Mr. Jumah was absent. According to Paul Yandoh, the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Director of Communications, EOCO operatives broke into Mr. Jumah’s room and removed some of his belongings. EOCO has not yet officially commented on the operation or confirmed any items retrieved. Mr. Jumah's tenure at GIHOC has been under scrutiny as part of broader government investigations into alleged financial irregularities and procurement breaches in state-owned enterprises. Reports have indicated concerns regarding contract awards, asset management, and GIHOC's financial performance during his leadership, though no formal charges have been publicly confirmed. This investigation is part of ongoing anti-corruption measures by state agencies. The reported raid has prompted political reactions, with calls for transparency from some party members. Mr. Jumah's whereabouts at the time of the raid are unknown, and it is unclear if he has been called for questioning. Authorities are expected to provide further details as investigations proceed.