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EOCO arrests Dennis Miracles Aboagye, over GH¢55M IMCCoD probe
Economic and Organised Crime Office, EOCO, has arrested former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralization (IMCCoD), Mr. Dennis Edward Aboagye, popularly known as “Miracles”, over an ongoing probe into alleged financial irregularities at the Secretariat.
According to EOCO, Mr. Aboagye was picked up at the Kotoka International Airport on Sunday morning after the Ghana Immigration Service executed a Stop Order placed on him a week earlier.
He is being investigated together with former IMCCoD Accountant, Mr. Gerald Appiah, and others for suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion and theft of public funds amounting to about GH¢55 million.
The investigation began last year following a forensic audit of IMCCoD covering the period August 1, 2022 to 2nd February 2025, and a petition from the current Executive Secretary requesting further investigations.
EOCO says the suspects are being probed for, conspiracy to steal and stealing, using public office for profit, causing financial loss to the State, dissipation of public funds, defrauding by false pretences, money laundering
and other related offences.
EOCO noted that Mr. Gerald Appiah has “voluntarily begun refunding funds connected to the crimes under investigation.” However, the Office clarified that the refunds do not conclude the investigation or absolve any suspect.
Following new findings last week linking Mr. Aboagye to suspected fraud and theft, EOCO initiated an operational plan for his arrest. Though he had already traveled out of the country, he was arrested on arrival Saturday night and handed over to EOCO on Sunday.
He later assisted investigators in a search exercise on Sunday, which is expected to continue today.
EOCO has confirmed that Mr. Aboagye will be granted bail in accordance with the Constitution. Mr. Appiah is also expected to complete his bail conditions today and will be released as investigations continue.
“EOCO remains committed to conducting its investigations professionally, impartially and strictly within the law,” the Office stated, adding that it will continue to respect the rights of all persons under investigation while working to recover public assets.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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GES directs Ashanti Regional, Obuasi Municipal Education Directors to step aside over Obuasi SHTS scandal
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect.
The directive forms part of ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Mr. Zakaria Abdulai.
According to GES, the decision is intended to ensure that the investigations proceed without potential interference, nor the perception of it.
The two directors are to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Mr. Thomas Kwame Boateng.
Management added that the headmaster, Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, also remains interdicted and therefore urged the public to ignore any news circulating that he has been cleared.
Management is calling for calm, support and cooperation as thorough investigations into the matter continue.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined the family of the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the Ghanaian community in the UK, and other dignitaries for a memorial service in Southwark, UK.
In a post, Mr. Ablakwa described the service as deeply moving and unforgettable, held in honour of the late professor’s memory.
According to him, in keeping with the government’s pledge, he joined the family, Ghana’s High Commissioner to London, British MPs, Ministers, the Mayor of London, Cambridge scholars, Prof. Arday’s students and loved ones to pay respects and honour his inspiring legacy.
Mr. Ablakwa noted that Prof. Arday’s accomplishments as the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge and his widely appreciated charitable contributions will continue to inspire generations.
“The Government and People of Ghana will continue to stand by our compatriots everywhere they are in the world. As we do so, we profess our commitment to justice, equality and the creation of a new world,” he said.
He prayed for fortitude for the family in what he described as an extraordinarily difficult time.
“We shall always remember Prof. Arday for his response when asked what he will wish to do to change the world: ‘I would take a thread and a needle, and I’d interweave love into our society’,” Mr. Ablakwa added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
