Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns over the operational structure of the Economic and Organised Crime Office, alleging that the institution has become overly centralized under its current leadership.
He claimed that Raymond Archer has effectively reduced Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) into what he described as a “one-man institution,” suggesting that key decisions may be concentrated in the hands of a single individual rather than a structured institutional system.
According to him, such an arrangement raises serious questions about institutional independence, internal accountability, and the proper functioning of checks and balances within a critical state anti-corruption body. He stressed that public institutions must be guided by strong systems and processes rather than personal authority.
Afenyo-Markin’s remarks come amid broader political conversations in Ghana regarding governance, transparency, and the effectiveness of state agencies tasked with investigating and combating economic and organised crime.
The comments have since triggered mixed reactions within political and public circles. While some observers interpret his statement as a call for reforms and stronger institutional oversight, others view it as part of ongoing political debate surrounding leadership and performance of state investigative bodies.
As of now, EOCO has not issued any official response to the allegations.
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