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Raymond Archer

Also known as: Acting Executive Director · EOCO boss · Mr Archer · Mr. Archer · Nana Philip Archer

Raymond Archer — Executive Secretary/Director of Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), defending investigations into the Hanan re-arrest and PDS cases.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Business & Financial Times

    Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nana Philip Archer, said the results reflected a deliberate focus on efficiency and cost management across the business.

    GOIL lifts profit 7% despite lower revenue
  3. May 2026
  4. The Chronicle

    The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has mounted a strong criticism of the Executive Director of Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, accusing him of lacking the professionalism required to head a sensitive state investigative

    EOCO has excessively been personalized– Osahene Afenyo-Markin
  5. The Chronicle

    The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, has dismissed claims that two lawyers linked to the ongoing PDS investigations were arrested while representing their clients, insisting that the lawyers had earlier been invited by investig

    EOCO Boss Denies Lawyers Were Arrested While Representing Clients in PDS case
  6. The Chronicle

    The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, has defended the conduct of investigators in the ongoing investigations by his outfit.

    EOCO does not deny suspects access to their lawyers – Raymond Archer
  7. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund, Abass Nurudeen, has declared that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) fully supports the work of the Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, amid growing political d

    NDC fully supports Raymond Archer’s work as EOCO boss – Abass Nurudeen
  8. Joy Online

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, of running the agency in a highly centralised manner, describing it as a “one-man institution”.

    Raymond Archer has made EOCO a one-man institution – Afenyo-Markin
  9. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, has described the ongoing case involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive Officer Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife, Faiza Sayyid Wuni, as one of the strongest being h

    Hanan’s case is one of EOCO’s strongest — Raymond Archer asserts
  10. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, has rejected claims that former National Food Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive Officer Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife, Faiza Sayyid Wuni, were denied access to their lawyers while in cu

    Raymond Archer denies blocking lawyers’ access to Hanan and wife in EOCO custody
  11. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, has insisted that due process was fully observed in the handling of former National Food Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive Officer Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife, Faiza Sayyid Wuni.

    No process breached in Hanan and wife’s case – Raymond Archer
  12. Joy Online

    The Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, has defended ongoing investigations into the PDS saga, describing the process as thorough, professional and methodical.

    EOCO boss defends ‘professional and methodical’ probe into PDS case
Politics

NPP protests selective justice, calls for fair investigations

The News

The NPP's Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah described the party's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as a protest against selective application of justice and the alleged targeting of opposition members by state institutions. He called on investigative bodies such as EOCO to conduct their work impartially and without bias.

6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. NPP protests selective justice, calls for fair investigations

    The NPP's Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah described the party's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as a protest against selective application of justice and the alleged targeting of opposition members by state institutions. He called on investigative bodies such as EOCO to conduct their work impartially and without bias.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. QNET endorses UN anti-fraud framework, partnership gains recognition

    QNET has formally endorsed the UNODC-INTERPOL Global Public-Private Partnership Framework Against Fraud and participated in the inaugural UNODC-INTERPOL Global Fraud Summit in Vienna. The company's partnership with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) was presented as a case study in public-private cooperation against organised fraud.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. NPP demands EOCO stop using bail as punitive tool

    The NPP's Spokesperson on Employment and Jobs, Kofi Tonto, has accused state institutions including EOCO of using bail conditions as punitive measures rather than ensuring due process, commenting on the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a former Executive Secretary under investigation over alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP spokesman says EOCO bail conditions used punitively

    NPP Spokesperson Kofi Tonto has accused some state institutions of using court-imposed bail conditions as punitive measures rather than ensuring due process, citing the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former Executive Secretary of IMCCoD, who is being investigated over alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. NPP official criticises EOCO over arrest of Aboagye

    The National Youth Organiser of the NPP, Salam Mustapha, has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) over the arrest of the party's communications team member, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, accusing the agency of acting under political influence. Aboagye was arrested on Saturday at Accra International Airport, and NPP supporters protested outside EOCO headquarters on Monday demanding his release.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP official condemns arrest manner of Dennis Miracles Aboagye

    Emmanuel Senyo Amekplenu, an NPP communications team member, has condemned the arrest of Dennis Miracles Aboagye as unacceptable and called for his immediate release, criticising the manner of arrest and the denial of access to lawyers and party officials.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. EOCO and INTERPOL tackle cross-border trafficking and scams

    The Economic and Organised Crime Office and INTERPOL have launched a regional workshop in Accra with law enforcement officials from ten West and Central African countries to strengthen intelligence sharing and coordinate joint operations against human trafficking, migrant smuggling and organised scam networks. The workshop focuses on combating the "Model Q" criminal scheme, which combines trafficking, smuggling, fraud and digital recruitment to exploit vulnerable people across borders.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 6 July

  1. QNET renews partnership with EOCO to combat trafficking, fraud

    QNET has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting law enforcement in fighting human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and organised fraud, highlighting its partnership with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as a model of public-private collaboration against sophisticated criminal networks in West and Central Africa.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. EOCO warns of sophisticated criminal network fueling West African trafficking

    Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office has alerted authorities to an emerging transnational criminal network called "Model Q" that is driving human trafficking, migrant smuggling and financial fraud across West and Central Africa using technology, social media and financial systems. The EOCO-INTERPOL workshop in Accra convened regional law enforcement and judicial officials to strengthen intelligence sharing and cross-border investigations against these organised networks.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. GOIL PLC reports 7% net profit growth despite lower 2025 revenue

    GOIL PLC posted a strong 2025 performance with net profit after tax rising 7.05 per cent to GH¢90.67 million, although revenue declined from GH¢20.36 billion in 2024 to GH¢18.55 billion in 2025 due to market conditions and crude oil price volatility. The Company achieved improved profitability through cost optimisation and operational efficiency.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 12 June

  1. GOIL net profit rises 7% despite revenue decline in 2025

    GOIL PLC increased net profit to GH¢90.67 million in 2025, up 7.05 percent from GH¢84.70 million in 2024, despite revenue falling by GH¢1.8 billion to GH¢18.55 billion. The company cut debt obligations and reduced financing costs to cushion the impact of volatile global market conditions.

    12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Saturday 9 May

  1. Minority Leader criticises EOCO director for excessive personalisation

    Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has criticised EOCO Executive Director Raymond Archer for lacking professionalism and making the institution excessively personalised and emotionally driven, contrasting his management style unfavourably with that of other state investigative agencies like the DNI and CID.

    9 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. EOCO boss rejects claims lawyers arrested while representing clients

    The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Raymond Archer, has dismissed assertions that two lawyers from Minka-Premo & Co. were arrested while representing their clients in PDS investigations. He stated that the lawyers had earlier been invited by investigators as suspects and that the PDS investigation is being jointly conducted by EOCO and the BNI, triggered by a petition from the Financial Intelligence Centre.

    9 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. EOCO defends conduct, denies blocking lawyer access

    The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, Raymond Archer, has defended his investigators' conduct and rejected allegations that lawyers were denied access to suspects in custody. Archer explained that one suspect had fallen ill and was hospitalized, and that he routinely receives missed calls while attending meetings and investigations.

    9 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. NDC fully backs EOCO boss Raymond Archer's anti-corruption work

    The NDC's Abass Nurudeen said the party fully supports EOCO Executive Secretary Raymond Archer's work, rejecting the Minority Leader's claim that the agency has become overly centralised. His comments come amid controversy over the re-arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife after the Attorney-General discontinued charges against them.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Minority Leader criticizes EOCO chief for centralised authority

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused EOCO Executive Secretary Raymond Archer of running the agency as a "one-man institution" with excessive concentration of authority, raising concerns about governance and accountability. His remarks come amid ongoing legal controversy over the re-arrest of a couple from whom the Office of the Attorney-General had discontinued charges.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  6. EOCO chief calls Hanan case one of agency's strongest

    EOCO Executive Secretary Raymond Archer has described the case involving former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife as one of the agency's strongest, following their re-arrest after the Attorney-General discontinued charges. The couple's lawyers have raised concerns about denial of access and due process during custody.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  7. EOCO chief denies blocking lawyers' access to arrested couple

    Raymond Archer, Executive Secretary of EOCO, has denied claims that former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife Faiza Sayyid Wuni were denied access to their lawyers while in custody. The couple was re-arrested by EOCO shortly after the Attorney-General discontinued charges against them, and their legal team led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame alleged access to counsel had been restricted.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  8. EOCO chief denies process breach in Hanan re-arrest case

    Raymond Archer, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, has rejected allegations that due process was violated in the re-arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife Faiza Sayyid Wuni. The couple's legal team, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, contends the pair were denied access to counsel after their re-arrest following the discontinuation of charges against them.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

  9. EOCO boss defends thorough investigation into PDS case

    The Executive Secretary of EOCO has defended ongoing investigations into the PDS saga as thorough, professional and methodical, saying the work is guided strictly by evidence and due process. Fresh arrests linked to the case have renewed scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities in Electricity Company of Ghana-related transactions.

    9 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Minority leader demands release of NAFCO former CEO and wife

    Minority leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for the immediate release of former NAFCO CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife, Faiza Seidu Wuni, arrested by EOCO on 5 May 2026, describing it as extrajudicial harassment following the withdrawal of charges against them in court.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. EOCO re-arrests Buffer Stock CEO and wife after charges withdrawn

    Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office of "extra judicial harassment" after the re-arrest and detention of former National Food and Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni on May 5, 2026, following the withdrawal of charges against them and three others in an ongoing Buffer Stock case.

    6 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Minority leader slams EOCO re-arrest as harassment and abuse of process

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office for re-arresting former National Food and Buffer Stock Company CEO Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba and his wife Faiza Seidu Wuni, calling the move needless, politically motivated, and an abuse of due process. The couple were previously part of five individuals arraigned over alleged financial impropriety linked to the Buffer Stock Company, but charges were withdrawn after the court upheld defence objections and the prosecution's case was challenged.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. EOCO Board orders compliance with court injunction on gold firm

    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

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