OccupyGhana calls for scrutiny of EOCO investigative powers
The pressure group says the seriousness of allegations cannot, by itself, justify indefinite measures or departures from constitutional safeguards.
OccupyGhana has questioned whether EOCO’s use of account freezes, bail conditions and repeated reporting requirements is keeping suspects under prolonged restrictions without charges.
The pressure group says the seriousness of allegations cannot, by itself, justify indefinite measures or departures from constitutional safeguards.
It wants investigators to bring charges where sufficient evidence exists and lift restrictions where the evidence does not support prosecution, arguing that due process is essential to lawful economic-crime investigations and the recovery of public funds.
To support its concerns, OccupyGhana cited EOCO’s ongoing investigation involving Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Ltd.
The group says about 66 accounts linked to PDS and associated individuals have been frozen since April 2026. It also says bail conditions for two company officials were increased from GH¢50 million each to GH¢100 million each within a week.
Those officials and two lawyers connected to the matter have reportedly been required to report to EOCO three times a week since May. According to OccupyGhana, no charges had been filed as of the date of its statement.
The group has asked the Attorney-General to review freezing orders, agency-imposed bail and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with constitutional protections.
It also wants Parliament’s Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee and Defence and Interior Committee to examine how EOCO and the Bureau of National Intelligence exercise these powers during investigations.
