Maxwell Kofi Jumah
Former Chief Executive Officer of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after being transferred from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) due to serious health issues.
Kofi Jumah’s hospitalisation follows his recent arrest during a raid on his Kumasi residence, as part of EOCO’s sweeping investigation into alleged violations of public financial management regulations during his tenure at GIHOC.
Despite being granted police enquiry bail on April 29, with a staggering GH¢55 million bail condition, Kofi Jumah has failed to meet the necessary requirements for his release.
As the investigation unfolds, some New Patriotic Party (NPP) sympathisers have raised concerns about his health, calling on the security agencies to desist from ‘witch-hunting’ former public office holders.
Background
Kofi Jumah was apprehended on Tuesday, April 28, at his residence in Kumasi.
On June 29, 2025, National Security operatives ransacked Mr. Jumah’s house and arrested him at his Kumasi residence following investigations into alleged financial misconduct during his time at GIHOC Distilleries.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service successfully retrieved three vehicles linked to his arrest.
Investigators are currently examining how certain official resources were managed under his leadership. Details surrounding the case are still emerging as the investigation continues.
Maxwell Kofi Jumah is among several top appointees from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) who have come under scrutiny from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) as part of their accountability initiative aimed at holding former office holders responsible for their actions.
His arrest stemmed from complaints filed by company workers with the Police CID headquarters regarding an alleged theft of company vehicles.
He faces accusations of unauthorised sales of company assets, including a Genesis G90 sedan valued at GH¢99,000, which he allegedly purchased for only GH¢4,943.11.
Additional allegations include the unauthorised sale of GIHOC properties in Tema worth over $700,000 and the unlawful retention of state-owned luxury vehicles.