Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC), has publicly criticised the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for what he described as unfair treatment of the party's National Organiser, Joseph Yamin. Gbande made the remarks during a press conference on May 14, 2026, in Accra.
Gbande stated, 'You don't treat the hand that has fed you like that,' referencing Yamin's past cooperation with EOCO. He alleged that Yamin had been subjected to harassment and intimidation by the anti-corruption agency, though specific details of the alleged mistreatment were not provided.
EOCO has not yet responded to the allegations. The agency is known for investigating financial crimes and corruption in Ghana. Yamin's role as National Organiser involves coordinating party activities and mobilising support for the NDC.
This incident adds to ongoing tensions between the NDC and EOCO, which have been critical of each other in recent months. The NDC has previously accused the agency of political bias, while EOCO maintains its independence.
