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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
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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
