- EOCO officials reportedly broke into the Kumasi residence of Maxwell Kofi Jumah.
- The raid is part of an intensifying crackdown on state-owned enterprise management.
- No official statement has been released regarding specific charges or items seized.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has reportedly conducted a dramatic raid on the residence of the former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah. According to reports surfacing on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, officials from the anti-graft agency arrived at the Kumasi residence in the early hours, allegedly breaking into the premises to conduct a search.
While the specific reasons for the raid have not been formally disclosed by EOCO, the operation has sparked intense speculation across the Ashanti Region and national political circles. Witnesses at the scene reported a heavy security presence as officials spent several hours inside the property. The move is seen by many as part of a broader “Accountability Reset” for 2026, as the government intensifies its crackdown on high-profile figures suspected of financial irregularities or misappropriation of state assets in the past administration.
Maxwell Kofi Jumah, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a former Mayor of Kumasi, has been at the helm of GIHOC Distilleries for several years. The raid comes at a time of increased scrutiny on state-owned enterprises, with calls for more transparency in the management of public funds. Critics of the operation have described the “breaking into” the residence as heavy-handed, while supporters of the anti-corruption drive insist that no one should be above the law.
The incident has also drawn comments from legal experts, including Samson Lardy Anyenini, who recently slammed EOCO for its perceived disregard for court orders in other high-profile cases involving Council of State members. This latest raid adds to a growing list of investigative actions taken by the agency as it seeks to fulfill President Mahama’s mandate to recover stolen public funds, which reportedly reached over GH¢600 million by the end of 2025.
As the news continues to trend, supporters of Mr. Jumah have gathered near the residence, calling for a fair and transparent process. There has been no official statement yet from Maxwell Kofi Jumah or the management of GIHOC Distilleries regarding the items seized or the nature of the allegations. The “messy” public nature of the raid has once again highlighted the tension between state security agencies and high-ranking political appointees.
The EOCO headquarters in Accra is expected to provide a formal briefing on the operation in the coming days. For now, the raid on the residence of the GIHOC boss remains a significant flashpoint in the ongoing national conversation about corruption and the limits of state power in 2026.
