Raymond Archer, the Executive Secretary of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has staunchly defended the agency's conduct and investigative processes amidst growing public and legal scrutiny. Archer's statements, made on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, May 9, address two prominent controversies: the re-arrest of former National Food Buffer Stock Company Chief Executive Officer Abdul-Wahab Hanan and his wife, Faiza Sayyid Wuni, and the ongoing PDS saga.

Regarding the re-arrest of Abdul-Wahab Hanan and Faiza Sayyid Wuni, Archer insisted that due process was fully observed. This comes in response to allegations from the couple’s legal team, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, who claimed they were denied access to their clients for over 24 hours following their re-arrest. The couple was taken back into custody shortly after the Office of the Attorney-General discontinued initial charges, citing fresh evidence. Archer explicitly rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing, stating, “We didn’t breach any process in Hanan and his wife’s case,” and affirmed that no access to legal counsel was denied, with all procedures being consistent with lawful investigative processes and established protocols.

Separately, Archer also defended EOCO's ongoing investigations into the PDS saga, characterizing the process as thorough, professional, and methodical. He emphasized that EOCO’s work in this long-running probe remains strictly guided by evidence and due process. His comments coincide with an intensified anti-corruption drive in Ghana, which has seen fresh arrests linked to the PDS case and renewed scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities connected to Electricity Company of Ghana-related transactions. Archer stated, “We are doing a very professional and methodical work at EOCO into this PDS probe,” underscoring the agency's commitment to impartiality.

These developments have ignited significant legal and political debate. The re-arrest of the former NAFCO boss and his wife has sparked discussions over prosecutorial discretion and the handling of high-profile investigations. Politically, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, accused Raymond Archer of centralizing EOCO, describing it as a “one-man institution.” Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about governance, accountability, and institutional balance, cautioning against reducing strong institutions to the will of one individual. Conversely, Abass Nurudeen, Chief Executive Officer of the Social Investment Fund, declared the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) fully supports Archer’s work at EOCO. Nurudeen rejected Afenyo-Markin’s claims of over-centralization, expressing the party’s confidence in the agency’s direction and its anti-corruption efforts, urging Ghanaians to disregard the Minority Leader’s assertions and trust EOCO’s handling of high-profile cases.