A nine-member delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, paid a working visit to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra as part of a study tour of key governance institutions in Ghana.

The Executive Director of EOCO and members of the Management Team received the delegation.

The visiting team comprised five Members of Parliament from Eswatini, officials from the Ministry of Justice, representatives from the Eswatini Commission on Human Rights, and the Ministry of Public Service.

They were accompanied by an official from Ghana’s Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).

Led by Hon. Michael Masilela and Gugu Nsibande of the Eswatini Ministry of Justice, the delegation’s mission focused on understudying Ghana’s systems in the areas of human rights, public administration, administrative justice, and the fight against corruption.

They noted that their visit was crucial in gaining firsthand knowledge of EOCO’s operational structures, with the aim of adapting best practices to strengthen Eswatini’s governance and anti-corruption framework.

EOCO delivered a detailed presentation on its mandate, organisational setup, and operational procedures.

The session was followed by an interactive engagement during which the delegation sought clarification on several key issues, including the provisions of the EOCO Act (2010), legal processes regarding freezing, seizure and confiscation of assets, and the Office’s asset management systems.

The team also inquired about mechanisms for ensuring the safety and anonymity of whistleblowers and informants, as well as measures protecting EOCO officers due to the nature of cases they handle.

Questions were additionally raised about the tenure of the EOCO Executive Director.

Responding to these concerns, EOCO’s Executive Director emphasised the Office’s commitment to safeguarding whistleblowers, noting that confidentiality, anonymity, and even physical protection are provided where necessary to support the fight against organised crime.

At the end of the visit, Hon. Michael Masilela expressed profound appreciation to EOCO for the warm reception and the extensive insights shared.

He said the knowledge gained would greatly inform Eswatini’s efforts to draft effective and practical legislation to combat organised crime and strengthen national governance systems.