Maxwell Kofi Jumah, the former managing director of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, has reportedly been arrested by national security operatives at his residence in Kumasi.
The arrest occurred on Sunday, June 29, 2025, after security operatives visited his home under the pretext of engaging him in a discussion. He was subsequently transported in a pickup vehicle to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, where he is currently being held in custody.
The arrest comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged acts of financial misconduct during Jumah’s tenure at the state-owned distillery. According to reliable sources, the probe centers on
- The unauthorized sale of company assets
- Suspicious acquisition of vehicles
- Other actions deemed to have potentially violated public procurement and accountability standards
This latest development follows a previous security operation on May 15, during which operatives attempted to retrieve state vehicles reportedly still in Jumah’s possession.
He was not present at home at the time, and the operation was left incomplete.
Background and Implications
Kofi Jumah, a former Member of Parliament and one-time Mayor of Kumasi, was appointed MD of GIHOC under the previous administration. His tenure was marked by both praise for boosting local production and criticism over alleged governance lapses.
The current investigation signals a renewed focus by national security and anti-corruption agencies on alleged mismanagement within state institutions.
As of now, neither the National Security Secretariat nor the Ashanti Regional Police Command has issued an official public statement regarding the arrest or the specific charges he may face.
The case is expected to attract public and political attention given Jumah’s high-profile background and the strategic role of GIHOC in Ghana’s industrial landscape.
More details will emerge as the investigation progresses and formal charges, if any, are brought against the former executive.
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