Kofi Akpaloo
LEADER of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has described his recent arrest and detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) as politically motivated.
Speaking in an interview on Adom FM, Mr. Akpaloo explained that his claim stems from a prediction made by a staunch National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporter popularly known as Appiah Stadium, who allegedly told him he would be arrested following his comments about the recent military helicopter crash.
“After the helicopter crash, I made certain remarks, and I believe my detention was intended to punish me. On Wednesday, September 3, EOCO officials came to my house in Kumasi and informed me that I was needed to assist with investigations,” he said.
“But Appiah Stadium had already told me that after the burial of the crash victims, EOCO would pick me up, so I should prepare myself. Because of that, I packed a few items I would need for a week and was ready with my luggage,” Mr. Akpaloo added.
He was subsequently taken into EOCO custody at his Kumasi residence on September 3 and later granted bail with strict conditions, including a GH¢10 million bond and two sureties.
Mr. Akpaloo is facing over 20 charges, including misappropriation of funds, forgery, stealing, willfully causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.
He was released on Thursday, September 11, 2025 after spending several days in detention. His prolonged custody sparked concern among some party supporters, who called for his immediate release.
Integrity
The LPG leader said that during his interrogation, he presented documents covering road contracts awarded to him under the previous government.
“I have provided all the necessary information. Even feeder road officers and assembly members can testify that I did the work and did it well. My arrest and the entire probe were only meant to appease their grassroots supporters,” he alleged.
He further disclosed that while in EOCO custody, he toured with officials at dawn on Monday to Ayomsuo, where he executed a feeder road project.
“We covered the entire stretch from Kyenkyehene Junction through Kutuase and back to Kumaho. Even the EOCO officers were impressed because local residents testified that the road was well constructed,” he recounted.
According to him, the project, carried out four years ago, was fully financed with his personal resources and not government funds.
“The government has not paid me in full. The little money I receive, I use to buy chippings and start the first coat of coal tar. I haven’t been able to buy the bitumen yet because I haven’t been paid. How can they accuse me of causing financial loss to the state?” he queried.
Mr. Akpaloo also revealed that he had begun building a school at Kutuase to support children who travel long distances to access education, but the project stalled due to lack of funds.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke