The
Economic
and
Organised
Crime
Office
(EOCO)
Executive
Director
Maame
Yaa
Tiwaa
Addo-Danquah’s
bust
has
been
damaged.
The
incident
happened
at
around
11:30
AM
when
unknown
people
broke
into
the
EOCO
building
and
broke
the
statue.
Two
police
officers
were
on
the
scene,
but
they
were
powerless
to
prevent
the
vandalism.
Since
it
was
unveiled
in
October
of
last
year,
the
damaged
bust
has
been
the
focus
of
public
discussion.
Staff
of
EOCO
commissioned
and
revealed
the
statue
to
honour
their
Executive
Director,
naming
the
surrounding
area
“Obaatanpa
Tiwaa
Gardens.”
While
intended
as
a
gesture
of
appreciation
for
her
leadership
and
service,
the
move
sparked
considerable
controversy
both
within
and
outside
the
organization.
Critics
questioned
the
appropriateness
of
the
decision,
particularly
its
timing
and
execution.
Social
media
was
flooded
with
comments
about
whether
EOCO
staff
had
the
mandate
to
independently
erect
such
a
tribute
without
government
authorization.