EOCO Quizzes Suame MP Over SIC, Equity Deal

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has questioned John Darko, the Member of Parliament for Suame, in connection with investigations involving SIC Savings and Loans and Equity Savings and Loans. Darko was questioned on October 13, 2026, at the request of EOCO, according to a statement from his law firm, Darko, Keli-Delataa & Co. The inquiry centered on Darko's role as legal counsel for Equity Savings and Loans during legal proceedings with SIC over an unpaid investment, as well as his membership on Equity’s board from 2015 to 2023.

Darko informed the investigators that his law firm had managed the litigation and recovered a portion of the judgment awarded to SIC but had no role in subsequent settlements between the two entities. The firm stated it was unaware of Equity's decision to sell land subject to judicial attachment to a third party, ECOSWISS, and had already withdrawn legal services to Equity due to the company's failure to pay legal fees.

The statement, signed by the firm's Managing Partner, K. Keli-Delataa, confirmed that Darko had left Equity’s board by September 2023 and was not involved in any decision to challenge the court judgment. They also denied any claim that Darko was part of a plot to prevent SIC from reaping the rewards of the court award. The law firm expressed its client's commitment to continuing the investigations and willingness to assist EOCO with any further information regarding his involvement and that of the firm. They praised the investigators for their professionalism during the questioning.