Also known as: Gabriel Tanko Atokple · Atokple · Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple · Dr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple · Dr Kwamigah-Atokple · Mr Kwamigah-Atokple
Council of State member representing Volta Region advocating for cancer research infrastructure, investment with skills transfer, and regional development.
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Joy Online
… Tensions escalated after EOCO publicly described the Volta Regional representative on the Council of State, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, as a “fugitive”. …
EOCO Board orders Archer & Ndego to obey court injunction on $14.3m disputeJoy Online
Legal counsel for Sesi-Edem Company Limited, the firm owned by Council of State member Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has issued a rebuttal to media reports claiming that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is “free to investigate” the company. …
Sesi-Edem lawyers debunk claims of expired injunction against EOCOJoy Online
… The company, owned by Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a member of the Council of State, had, through its legal counsel, Knightscild Chambers, petitioned the Board on 9 April 2026. …
No abuse of power: EOCO leadership survives petition from Council of State member’s legal teamJoy Online
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) affidavit filed at the Adenta High Court clarifies that Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, and the directors of Sesi-Edem Company Ltd were not declared wanted persons. …
EOCO affidavit clarifies that Gabriel Tanko Atokple was not declared “wanted”The Council of Ewe Associations of North America announced plans to build a state-of-the-art Cancer Research and Treatment Centre in the Volta Region in partnership with the University of Health and Allied Sciences. The facility will offer cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and medical training, equipped with advanced equipment including a Linear Accelerator.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Council of Ewe Associations of North America announced plans to build a state-of-the-art Cancer Research and Treatment Centre in the Volta Region in partnership with the University of Health and Allied Sciences. The facility will offer cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and medical training, equipped with advanced equipment including a Linear Accelerator.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Council of State member representing Volta Region said Ghana lacks linear accelerator (LINAC) equipment for modern radiotherapy and needs investment in advanced medical equipment, skilled professionals, research capacity and institutional management to strengthen cancer treatment. The concern emerged during discussions about a potential research partnership between a diaspora organization and the University of Health and Allied Sciences.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Council of State member has urged Ghanaians living abroad to contribute professional knowledge, technology and networks to strengthen institutions and create businesses in Ghana, beyond sending money to relatives.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a Council of State member representing the Volta Region, has criticised petty rivalries among traditional leaders and politicians as undermining unity and limiting the region's collective advocacy for development. He urged leaders and residents to put aside differences and work towards common development goals.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, a Council of State member representing Volta Region, called for targeted investments that create jobs, transfer skills and technology, and support local businesses. He argued that investment value should be measured by tangible contributions to communities, not merely by the arrival of investors.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Volta Region Council of State member Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple has endorsed a proposal to establish a cancer and disease research centre at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho, which would focus on diseases affecting Ghana and West Africa while strengthening health research and training.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Representative on the Council of State, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, held discussions with American businessman John P. Rochon and CEO Al Lewis of Catalyst Green LLC on investment opportunities in the region, particularly lithium exploration and other natural resources. Dr Kwamigah-Atokple said his objective was to help translate the region's natural resources into sustainable investments that add value locally rather than exporting raw materials.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has accepted recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee to reduce the minimum age qualification for the presidency from 40 to 35 years, amending Article 62(b) of the 1992 Constitution. The author argues this demonstrates confidence in young Ghanaians' capacity for national leadership and challenges age-based perceptions of political fitness.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyers for Dr. Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple and Sesi-Edem Company Limited have filed a contempt application at the High Court against media personality Blakk Rasta, alleging that his broadcasts between April 13 and April 28, 2026, scandalised the judiciary and undermined the administration of justice in relation to ongoing EOCO proceedings.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Criminal Investigations Department has exonerated Sesi-Edem Company Limited and its directors, including Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, of criminal wrongdoing in relation to a $14.315 million gold transaction involving allegations that JG Resources Limited received payment but failed to deliver the full amount of gold.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The EOCO Governing Board has directed management to comply with an interim injunction by the Adenta High Court halting all actions involving Sesi-Edem Company Limited, a gold dealership firm. The directive follows a petition by Sesi-Edem alleging abuse of power and unlawful investigation by EOCO's acting leadership, though the Board found no evidence of abuse of power after review.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal counsel for Sesi-Edem Company Limited has rebutted media reports that an interim injunction from the High Court has expired, arguing that the order granted on 14th April 2026 remains fully in force under civil procedure rules. The lawyers accused EOCO of making "remarkable" admissions in an affidavit filed on 21st April that the firm's directors were never actually declared wanted, characterizing this as a "naked abuse of power."
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office's Governing Board has cleared its top leadership of allegations of abuse of office and unlawful investigative processes, following a petition from the legal counsel of Sesi-Edem Company Limited, a firm owned by a Council of State member. The Board found no evidence of administrative misconduct by the Acting Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, though it noted that the legality of the investigation itself is the subject of a pending High Court case.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Economic and Organised Crime Office filed an affidavit at the Adenta High Court clarifying that Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple and the directors of Sesi-Edem Company Ltd were not declared wanted persons. EOCO stated that no formal "wanted" notice was issued against them on its official website, and that a March 30th press release did not constitute a formal wanted declaration but was a response to media discussions.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →