The former Accountant of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Gerald Appiah, has begun refunding funds linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) disclosed that Mr. Appiah’s voluntary repayments relate to funds connected to suspected offences being investigated in a case involving about GH¢55 million in alleged misappropriation, misapplication, diversion, and theft of public funds.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO said the refunds do not conclude the investigations and do not, by themselves, absolve Mr. Appiah or any other suspect of any alleged wrongdoing.

Mr. Appiah, a former Accountant of IMCCoD, together with the former Executive Secretary of the Secretariat, Dennis Edward Aboagye, also known as “Miracles”, and other persons, are under investigation for suspected offences including conspiracy to steal and stealing, using public office for profit, causing financial loss to the state, dissipation of public funds, defrauding by false pretences, and money laundering.

EOCO said the investigations were launched after receiving a petition from the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD requesting further inquiries into a forensic audit conducted into the affairs of the Secretariat covering the period from August 1, 2022, to February 2, 2025.

The Office added that Mr. Appiah is expected to complete his bail conditions and will be released while investigations continue.

EOCO has reiterated that it remains committed to conducting the probe professionally, impartially, and in accordance with the laws of Ghana, while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons involved.

The Office said further updates will be provided as and when appropriate.