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NPP, police clash at EOCO over Miracles Aboagye’s arrest
Tensions curently escalating at the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), today, Monday, July 13, 2026 as Ghana Police officers and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) clash over the arrest of the party’s Communications Officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye.
Miracles Aboagye was arrested by EOCO officials at the Kotoka International Airport over the weekend. The development triggered a protest at the EOCO office, with dozens of NPP supporters gathering to demand his immediate release.
NPP National Organizer, Henry Nana Boakye, expressed frustration over how security agencies are handling the case.
“We have been to other security agencies but we still can’t find Miracles Aboagye,” he said.
Speaking to ghanaiantimes.com.gh, NPP National Organizer hopeful, Moses Abor, warned that targeting political opponents will have negative consequences for the country.
“The continued persecution of political opponents and arrests will not lead the country in a positive direction,”_ he stated.
The protest became more heated when NPP National Youth Organizer, Salam Mustapha, addressed the crowd.
“They are breaking the law, so whatever we want to do, we will also do. We are all Ghanaians,” he fumed.
Party communicator, Senyo Amekplenu, also issued a stern warning to President John Mahama and the NDC government.
“One day, one day, if you continue this tangent, the tables will turn,” he said.
Party members at the scene were seen singing, chanting, and demanding the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.
Background
Dennis Miracles Aboagye is a Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party and served as Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralization, IMCCoD.
He was arrested by EOCO in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at IMCCoD. EOCO says the probe relates to the suspected misappropriation and diversion of about GH¢55 million in public funds between August 2022 and February 2025.
The arrest comes amid rising political tension, with the NPP accusing state security agencies of targeting opposition figures.
The NDC government has denied the claims, insisting that all investigations are being conducted with due diligence to the law.
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
