Mahama appoints Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah as acting EOCO Boss
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah as the Acting Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
The appointment, which took effect on Monday, January 27, 2025, was confirmed in a January 23 letter signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President.
The decision, made in accordance with Article 195(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 11(1) of the Economic and Organised Crime Act, 2010 (Act 804), is pending the constitutionally required advice of EOCO’s Governing Board in consultation with the Public Services Commission.
Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah replaces Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah and is expected to bring his expertise to bear on the strategic operations of EOCO, ensuring effective enforcement of the law and strengthening the fight against organised crime.
Below is the appointment letter.
