Dennis Miracle Aboagye was arrested for fraud & money Laundering of about GHc55m;Eoco reveals full…

Dennis Miracles Aboagye is a prominent Ghanaian politician, entrepreneur, and leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He serves as a vocal spokesperson and aide for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He recently dominated headlines following his high-profile arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).July 2026 Airport Arrest & ControversyThe Arrest: On July 12, 2026, Ghana Immigration Service officials intercepted Aboagye at the Accra International Airport and handed him over to EOCO.The Allegations: The arrest stems from an ongoing investigation into financial and procurement irregularities during his time as the Executive Secretary for the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD). EOCO is probing the suspected theft, misappropriation, and money laundering of roughly GH¢55 million.NPP Outcry & Protests: The NPP strongly condemned the arrest, calling it a politically motivated attempt to silence an effective opposition critic. The timing sparked immense suspicion as Aboagye had announced his bid to run for the NPP National Communications Director position only hours prior. Led by General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, NPP leadership and large crowds of party supporters massed outside the EOCO headquarters to demand his immediate release and legal access.Current Status: EOCO confirmed that Aboagye assisted investigators with property searches, and a constitutionally sound bail process is currently underway to facilitate his release while investigations continue