Fresh details have emerged in the case involving former Maxwell Kofi Jumah, as his lawyer has disclosed in court that he is facing a charge amounting to $100 million.
The revelation, which adds a new dimension to the ongoing investigation, was also discussed on Asempa FM, where the legal team highlighted the scale of the case confronting the former public official.
Mr. Jumah, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited, is still unable to meet the conditions of a GH¢55 million bail granted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
According to the Ashanti Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party, Paul Yandoh, the situation has been complicated by Mr. Jumah’s health. He confirmed that Jumah has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
Mr. Yandoh explained that the medical emergency has slowed ongoing efforts to satisfy the bail requirements and secure his release.
Mr. Jumah was granted police enquiry bail on April 29, 2026, following his arrest during a raid on his residence in Kumasi. The arrest forms part of EOCO’s investigations into alleged breaches of public financial management regulations during his tenure at GIHOC.
Authorities have yet to publicly detail the full scope of the allegations, and EOCO has not provided additional updates regarding the investigation or the reported $100 million charge.
The case remains under close public scrutiny as developments continue to unfold, with attention on both the legal proceedings and Mr. Jumah’s health condition.
