Former Managing Director of GIHOC Distilleries, Maxwell Kofi Jumah, has been arrested by national security operatives at his residence in Kumasi.
The arrest occurred on Sunday, June 29, after operatives reportedly visited his home under the pretext of speaking with him. He was subsequently transported in a pickup vehicle to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, where he is currently being held in custody.
This development comes in the wake of a previous operation on May 15, during which security personnel attempted to retrieve state-owned vehicles allegedly in Jumah’s possession. He was not present during that operation.
Sources close to the investigation suggest that Jumah is being questioned over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure as Managing Director of the state-owned distillery. Details regarding the nature of the allegations remain limited, but authorities have confirmed an ongoing probe.
Neither the Ghana Police Service nor the National Security Secretariat has issued an official statement on the matter as of press time.
Maxwell Kofi Jumah is a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics and business, having previously served as Mayor of Kumasi and Member of Parliament for Asokwa.
