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Raymond Archer has made EOCO a one-man institution – Afenyo-Markin
May 9, 2026
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Raymond Archer has made EOCO a one-man institution – Afenyo-Markin

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Key Points

  • Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused EOCO Executive Secretary Raymond Archer of running the agency as a "one-man institution."
  • Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about governance, accountability, and institutional balance within EOCO, citing excessive concentration of authority.
  • These remarks come amidst the legal controversy surrounding the re-arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife.
  • The couple's re-arrest, shortly after the Attorney-General dropped initial charges, has sparked debate over prosecutorial discretion and due process.
  • Lawyers for the couple alleged denial of access to their clients, while EOCO maintains all procedures were followed during ongoing investigations.

Why This Matters

This article highlights critical issues of institutional governance, accountability, and the rule of law within Ghana's key anti-corruption agencies like EOCO. Allegations of centralized power and potential due process violations could undermine public trust in state institutions and the integrity of the justice system, impacting Ghana's fight against corruption and its democratic principles.

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