The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has clarified that its visit to the Tema residence of former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, was not a raid but rather a property valuation exercise. According to a statement issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, EOCO personnel accompanied officials of the Lands Commission to the property to obtain necessary measurements and coordinates for a professional assessment. This exercise was part of the procedures required to establish the property's value.
The property in question had been frozen by EOCO, with the action confirmed by a court in 2025. As part of due process, EOCO and Lands Commission officials visited the property to pick coordinates and measurements, enabling the Lands Commission to conduct a professional valuation. The visit was not intended to search or ransack the premises. EOCO emphasized that the activity was completed in less than 10 minutes without any incident or confrontation.
However, claims by Mr. Boasiako's spokesperson, Palgrave Boakye Danquah, suggested that 5 EOCO officers entered the residence and searched the premises while the former regional chairman's children were present. Mr. Danquah received a telephone call from the family at about 3 p.m., informing him that the officers had arrived at the house. He alleged that the officers moved around the premises and proceeded upstairs to where the children were, after being granted access by Mr. Boasiako's mother-in-law.
EOCO has urged the public to disregard accounts of the operation, describing them as inaccurate and misleading. The Office emphasized that the visit was a standard procedure for property valuation and not a search or raid. The clarification was made to set the record straight and prevent the spread of misinformation.
According to EOCO, the exercise was completed without any incident, contrary to claims of a raid. The Office stated that its personnel and Lands Commission officials conducted the valuation exercise in a professional manner, lasting less than 10 minutes. This clarification aims to provide a clear understanding of the events that transpired.
The incident has raised concerns about the procedures followed by EOCO and the Lands Commission during property valuations. It highlights the need for transparency and clear communication during such exercises to avoid misunderstandings. The public's reaction to the initial reports demonstrates the importance of accurate information dissemination.
EOCO's clarification has helped to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the visit to Chairman Wontumi's residence. The Office's commitment to transparency and due process is evident in its explanation of the events. The public can now make informed judgments about the incident, based on verified information from EOCO.
Key points
- EOCO clarifies that its visit to Chairman Wontumi's residence was for property valuation, not a raid.
- The property had been frozen by EOCO, with the action confirmed by a court in 2025.
- EOCO urges the public to disregard inaccurate reports of the operation.
