Sesi-Edem Company Limited's legal team insists a court order stopping the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) from acting against the company and its directors remains active. Knightscild Chambers, the lawyers, issued a statement on April 25, 2026. They called claims that EOCO can now investigate "inaccurate and misleading." The lawyers stated the assertion is wrong both by law and fact.
An initial court order was granted on April 14. This interim injunction lasted for ten days. However, Sesi-Edem Company Limited filed a new application on April 17. This sought an interlocutory injunction, which is a longer-term restriction. Court rules state the interim order continues until the new application is decided. This means the restriction remains in place by law.
This situation touches on the powers of state investigative bodies. EOCO is Ghana's primary agency for tackling economic and organised crime. Its actions, and any perceived overreach, are of significant interest to businesses. Ghana's economy has seen increased scrutiny of corporate practices. Such legal disputes can affect investor confidence. Prior court rulings have sometimes found state agencies acting outside their legal powers.
Knightscild Chambers referred to an affidavit filed by EOCO on April 21. In this document, EOCO reportedly denied declaring the company's directors wanted. The lawyers found this position "remarkable." They argued EOCO knew the directors were not fugitives. They also stated no valid reason existed for any public statements by EOCO. The firm suggests EOCO's actions were a serious misuse of its authority. This also represents a significant abuse of power, according to the lawyers.
The legal firm highlighted a previous High Court decision on March 19, 2026. That ruling found EOCO acted beyond its legal duties. It also found EOCO had violated the company's constitutional rights. The lawyers stated EOCO's Board has ordered management to follow the injunction strictly. Sesi-Edem's lawyers are demanding media outlets correct any false reports. They warned that continued publications suggesting EOCO is free to investigate could amount to contempt of court. Sesi-Edem Company Limited reserves all its legal rights in this matter.