On September 3, 2025, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), through its Surveillance and Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), arrested Percival Kofi Akpaloo, the presidential candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), at his residence in Kumasi. The operation, conducted in collaboration with EOCO’s Ashanti Regional Office, took place without incident, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Akpaloo, a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics who contested the 2024 presidential election, is being transported to Accra to assist with ongoing investigations. EOCO has not disclosed the specific reasons for his arrest, leaving room for speculation. Family members have confirmed the detention but expressed uncertainty about his current whereabouts and the precise cause of his apprehension.
While Akpaloo has previously been linked to government contracts under the former Nana Akufo-Addo administration, no evidence has surfaced connecting these dealings to his arrest. EOCO, established under the EOCO Act, 2010 (Act 804), is tasked with investigating and prosecuting economic and organized crimes, such as fraud, money laundering, and corruption, while also recovering assets obtained through unlawful means.
As of now, EOCO has not issued an official statement regarding the arrest. The development has sparked public interest, with many awaiting further details on the nature of the investigations involving the LPG leader.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
