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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
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it has successfully conducted constituency executive elections in 245 out of its 276 constituencies across the country.
The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said the exercise recorded an 88.7 per cent success rate and was conducted peacefully in the constituencies where voting took place.
In an update posted on his Facebook page, he said elections in 23 constituencies were put on hold because of various disputes.
He added that four constituencies Ningo Prampram, Atwima Mponua, Obuasi West and Trobu could not hold their elections due to last minute challenges.
According to him, the party’s National Steering Committee will also review election activities in Afigya Sekyere East, Adansi Asokwa, Bantama and Asante Akyem Central.
Mr Frimpong said the National Secretariat is committed to resolving all outstanding issues to ensure the successful completion of the constituency executive elections.
He expressed appreciation to members of the party for their support and discipline throughout the exercise.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to all Patriots for their commitment, discipline, and support, which contributed to the successful conduct of these elections,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two Nigerian nationals in connection with the murder of a 36-year-old Nigerian man at Sanzirigu in Tamale.
The suspects, identified as Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were arrested on Saturday, July 11, shortly after the body of Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze was found in his bedroom.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations showed that the deceased lived in a three-bedroom apartment with his wife, Peace Uzorchuku, the two suspects and another Nigerian national, Godwin Nwafor.
The Police said officers began investigations after receiving a report that the deceased had been found lying in a pool of blood in his room.
A team that visited the scene found that he had suffered a deep cut to the forehead and had a towel stuffed into his mouth. The room had also been ransacked.
The Police said a wooden pestle believed to have been used in the attack, together with other items, was recovered from the scene for forensic examination.
The body was taken to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where a medical officer confirmed him dead before it was deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and an autopsy.
According to the Police, intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the two suspects at Tatale on the same day while they were allegedly attempting to escape into the Republic of Togo.
They were later handed over to the Tamale District Criminal Investigations Department to assist with investigations.
The Police said the suspects allegedly admitted during interrogation that they had conspired to kill the deceased because he had been withholding money they claimed was obtained through internet fraud.
A search conducted after their arrest led to the recovery of several items suspected to have been stolen from the deceased’s room, including mobile phones, laptop computers, a tablet, jewellery, clothing, wristwatches, personal documents and other valuables. The Police said the items have been kept as exhibits to support the investigations.
The suspects remain in Police custody and are expected to appear before court on Monday, July 13, to facilitate the ongoing investigations.
The Northern Regional Police Command said it remains committed to bringing everyone involved in the crime to justice and urged the public to provide credible information to help fight crime.
By: Jacob Aggrey
