Ghana’s political landscape has been thrust into renewed controversy following the reported arrest and detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The incident has reignited debate over due process, the independence of state institutions, and the protection of constitutional rights in politically sensitive cases.
The opposition NPP has condemned the arrest, alleging that Mr. Aboagye was taken into custody at the airport with the assistance of immigration officials and subsequently denied access to his legal counsel, while his whereabouts have allegedly not been disclosed. The party contends that the detention is politically motivated, pointing to Mr. Aboagye’s outspoken criticism of the government and his recent declaration to contest a leadership position within the party. As of the time of the statement, EOCO had not publicly responded to these allegations.
Against this backdrop, the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has issued the following statement demanding the immediate release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye or his prompt arraignment before a competent court, while calling on supporters to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
Below is the statement from the NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong
JUSTIN KODUA FRIMPONG, ESQ
General Secretary-NPP WRITES;
RELEASE Dennis Miracles Aboagye NOW
Officers of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) with the help of Immigration officers arrested Dennis Miracles Aboagye at the airport and took into custody. Since then they have denied his lawyers access and his whereabouts is not disclosed with no charges preferred.
Let us be clear about what this is. It is not law enforcement. It is intimidation.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye is one of the loudest and most effective critics of this government. He has asked hard questions about galamsey. He has challenged this administration’s record. He announced his candidacy for a leadership position in our party only hours ago. And now he sits in EOCO custody.
The NPP therefore demands:
That EOCO release Dennis Miracles Aboagye immediately, or charge him and put him before a court of competent jurisdiction as the Constitution requires.
That he be granted unrestricted access to his lawyers and his family, without further delay. Article 14(2) of the 1992 Constitution is not a suggestion.
That this government end the pattern of politically motivated invitations, arrests and detentions targeted at members of the New Patriotic Party.
We say to EOCO and to those directing it: institutions of state are not private weapons. Ghanaians are watching, and Ghana’s institutions will outlive this government.
To our members: stay calm, stay lawful, stay united. Intimidation has never silenced this party, and it will not begin today.
Story: Lawal Mohammed
