Questions over EOCO’s role at Health Minister’s meeting with Awerco
A payment dispute between the Ghanaian Ministry of Health and contractor Awerco escalated when anti-corruption agency EOCO intervened during a meeting. The contractor argues the issue is a commercial matter, while the government cites previous 'misprocurement' findings.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about the potential overreach of law enforcement in resolving civil contract disputes and government procurement processes.
A meeting meant to resolve a payment dispute between the Ministry of Health and contractor Awerco took an unexpected turn on Friday, 10 July 2026, after officers from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) showed up and questioned the contractor.
The incident is now raising fresh concerns about the line between contract enforcement and criminal investigation in government procurement.
What happened at the meeting Sources familiar with the meeting said discussions were focused on one thing: outstanding payments owed to Awerco under the Weija-Gbawe Paediatric Hospital medical equipment contract.
Awerco told the Minister that the long delay in payment had left it unable to settle specialist subcontractors and suppliers who helped deliver and install the equipment. The company asked for a portion of what was owed so it could meet those commitments while talks on the balance continued.
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