Omanghana
The Economic and Organized Crime Office has questioned former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Dindiok Kpemka as part of an investigation into transactions involving the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited.
Kpemka was invited by the state investigative agency to respond to questions about activities undertaken during his time at BOST, where he served as Deputy Managing Director.
He reported to EOCO and participated in an interrogation session before being granted bail. He is currently not being held in the agency’s custody.
Details of the bail conditions have not been made public, while it remains unclear whether Kpemka will be required to return to EOCO for further questioning.
The investigative agency has also not officially disclosed the particular transactions under review or identified the suspected offences connected to the inquiry.
Sources familiar with the development, however, said the interrogation was linked to a broader investigation into transactions involving former government officials and public sector institutions.
A source close to Kpemka said he denied committing any wrongdoing and maintained that he discharged his responsibilities at BOST lawfully.
The questioning does not amount to a formal finding of guilt. No criminal charges have been announced against the former Deputy Attorney-General in connection with the matter.
Kpemka was appointed Deputy Managing Director of BOST in May 2024. His position placed him among the senior officials responsible for supporting the management of the state-owned petroleum company’s operations.
BOST plays an important role in Ghana’s energy sector, particularly in the storage, transportation and distribution of petroleum products. Its activities and transactions are consequently considered significant to the country’s energy security and the management of public resources.
The company operates petroleum storage facilities and transportation infrastructure that help move fuel products to different parts of Ghana. Because it is state-owned, its financial and operational decisions are subject to public accountability requirements and scrutiny from regulatory and investigative bodies.
Before his appointment to BOST, Kpemka served as Deputy Attorney-General during the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
In that role, he assisted in the execution of the government’s legal responsibilities and represented the state on matters connected to the Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department.
Kpemka also served as the Member of Parliament for the Tempane Constituency in the Upper East Region from 2017 to 2021.
EOCO is mandated to investigate economic and organized crime, including suspected fraud, money laundering, financial loss to the state and other offences involving public or private institutions.
The office may invite individuals to provide information, clarify transactions or respond to allegations during an investigation. Such questioning does not necessarily mean the person involved will be prosecuted.
If investigators believe there is sufficient evidence of an offence, the case may be referred for further legal action. Where the available information does not support prosecution, the inquiry may be closed without charges.
Kpemka’s appearance before EOCO comes amid increased scrutiny of contracts, payments and other transactions undertaken by public institutions and officials under the previous administration.
EOCO has not announced when its investigation into the BOST-related transactions will be completed or whether other current or former officials will be invited to assist with the inquiry.
Until any charges are filed and determined by a court, Kpemka remains presumed innocent. Further information is expected if EOCO issues an official statement on the scope and outcome of its investigation.
Source: Omanghana
