The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) recovered GH¢617.5 million in stolen public funds in 2025 as part of efforts to combat financial crime and strengthen accountability in the management of state resources.
The disclosure was made by Isaac Eweh, Chief Analyst at the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), during the presentation of the 2025 Annual Progress Report on Ghana’s Medium-Term Development Framework in Accra on Thursday.
According to Eweh, the recovered amount includes funds refunded by individuals facing charges related to misappropriation, fraud, money laundering and cybercrime.
He said the recoveries reflect ongoing efforts to protect public resources and reinforce accountability within the country’s governance system.
At the event, NDPC Director-General Dr Audrey Smock Amoah urged state institutions to comply with the national medium-term development framework, noting that Ghana’s economy is showing encouraging signs of recovery and transformation.
She explained that the report was compiled through a nationwide monitoring and evaluation exercise conducted in collaboration with ministries, departments and agencies, regional coordinating councils, metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, as well as state institutions responsible for producing official statistics.
Dr Amoah added that lessons from the implementation of the Agenda for Jobs II: Creating Prosperity and Opportunities for All (2022–2025) would guide the implementation of the new Resetting Ghana Agenda: Creating Jobs, Ensuring Accountability and Promoting Shared Prosperity (2026–2029).
NDPC Chairperson Dr Nii Moi Thompson said the Annual Progress Report is intended to enhance public accountability by providing government, Parliament, civil society organisations, development partners and the public with credible evidence on Ghana’s development performance.
“Development is not measured simply by the number of policies we prepare or projects we implement. Rather, it is measured by improvements in people’s lives. It is reflected in better schools, quality healthcare, decent employment opportunities, improved infrastructure, stronger institutions and greater opportunity for every Ghanaian,” he said.
The Agenda for Jobs II framework was introduced to support economic recovery, generate employment and expand opportunities for Ghanaians. EOCO’s recovery of GH¢617.5 million in 2025 highlights the role of accountability in protecting public resources and supporting national development.
The NDPC said its monitoring and evaluation process provides an evidence-based assessment of progress, helping to ensure that the Resetting Ghana Agenda (2026–2029) is shaped by lessons from previous development initiatives and aligned with the country’s priorities.
