Private legal practitioner, Kwesi Botchway Jnr., has formally petitioned the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), seeking detailed disclosure on the recovery of GH¢600 million reportedly made by the anti-graft body as of December 2025.
In a letter addressed to the Executive Director of EOCO in Accra on Monday, March 2, 2026, Mr. Botchway referenced a claim made by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), in which the President indicated that the Office had recovered GH¢600 million.
Titled “Request for Information Regarding the Recovery of GH¢600 Million as of December 2025,” the letter states:
“I am writing to request information under the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) regarding the recovery of GH¢600 million by your office as mentioned by the President in the 2026 State of the Nation Address.”
Mr. Botchway outlined five specific areas of inquiry for which he is requesting official documentation and clarification from EOCO.
First, he is seeking details of the cases linked to the recovery, asking for:
“The case titles and numbers in which the GH¢600 million were recovered.”
He further requested identification of individuals connected to the cases, stating:
“The persons involved in the cases in which the monies were recovered.”
In addition, the petitioner is demanding clarity on the substance of the matters under investigation, noting that he requires: “The nature of the cases.”
Mr. Botchway also wants a timeline of the recoveries, requesting: “The dates of the recovery.”
Finally, he is seeking financial accountability details concerning the destination of the recovered funds. Specifically, he asked for: “The details of the bank accounts in which the recovered GH¢600 million were paid into.”
According to him, the request is motivated by public interest considerations and the need for institutional transparency.
He emphasised in the letter: “This request is made in good faith and in the interest of transparency, public accountability, and strengthening public confidence in the national fight against corruption.”
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