Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the leadership style of the Executive Secretary of Economic and Organised Crime Office, Raymond Archer, accusing him of concentrating too much authority within the institution.
Speaking during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, May 9, the Minority Leader expressed concern about what he described as a lack of institutional balance and accountability at EOCO.
According to him, recent actions by the anti-graft agency suggest that decision-making power has become heavily centred around one individual, a development he believes could undermine confidence in the institution.
The comments follow the ongoing legal dispute involving former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Abdul-Wahab Hanan, and his wife, Faiza Sayyid Wuni.
The pair were reportedly re-arrested shortly after the Office of the Attorney-General withdrew charges against them, citing the emergence of new evidence. The development has since generated widespread public discussion, with questions being raised about legal procedure and prosecutorial conduct.
Counsel for the couple, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, has alleged that lawyers were prevented from meeting their clients for more than 24 hours after the re-arrest.
EOCO has, however, defended its actions, insisting that all procedures were carried out within the confines of the law as investigations remain ongoing.
Reacting to the developments, Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that anti-corruption institutions must operate independently and not appear to be driven by the authority of a single person.
He stressed that strong state institutions should be guided by transparency, proper checks and due process in order to maintain public trust.
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