The instant previous Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has been arrested by nationwide safety operatives from his residence in Kumasi.
A number of stories point out that the arrest occurred on Sunday, 29 June, when operatives from the Nationwide Safety Secretariat arrived at his house and requested to talk with him.
Based on a report by Asaase Information, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the primary opposition New Patriotic Get together (NPP), Paul Yandoh, confirmed that the officers “confirmed one thing on a cellphone they claimed was a warrant and insisted on arresting him instantly.”
Mr Yandoh additional said that the previous MD was then transported to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the place he has since remained in custody. He disclosed:
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They denied him the chance to vary garments earlier than taking him away in a pickup car to the Ashanti Regional Police Command. He’s at the moment in custody awaiting additional directions from Accra.
Allegations In opposition to Maxwell Kofi Jumah
Mr Jumah is at the moment below investigation for a number of allegations of monetary misconduct throughout his tenure as Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries.
Key considerations embrace the controversial acquisition of firm autos, the unauthorised sale of company property, and alleged inflation of the corporate’s employees roll.
In a single occasion, a 2019 letter from the GIHOC Board authorised the sale of a Genesis G90 sedan to Mr Jumah for simply GHS 4,943.11—representing roughly 5% of its market worth.
Nonetheless, an unbiased valuation carried out later estimated the car’s precise value at practically GHS 99,000. Investigators famous that the automobile was in good situation and had no vital upkeep points, elevating questions concerning the low cost’s justification.
Mr Jumah can be accused of holding on to 2 further GIHOC autos after leaving workplace, together with an Audi valued at over $60,000. One of many autos was reportedly being utilized by his son. Based on sources, one of many vehicles has since been returned to Accra.
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Investigators are additional inspecting claims of the unauthorised sale of GIHOC properties in Tema, reportedly value over $700,000. Further considerations embrace allegations of bloated employees numbers below his management.
The investigations stay ongoing, with extra particulars anticipated to emerge within the coming weeks.
