The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has alleged that officers of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), with the assistance of officials from the Ghana Immigration Service, arrested one of its communications team members, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, and is demanding his immediate release.
The allegation was made by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, in a Facebook post on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
At the time of publication, EOCO had not issued an official statement on the matter, and the reasons for the alleged arrest remained unclear.
NPP claims Aboagye was arrested at the airport
According to Mr Kodua, Mr Aboagye was arrested at the airport and taken into EOCO custody.
“Officers of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), with the help of Immigration officers, arrested Dennis Miracles Aboagye at the airport and took him into custody. Since then, they have denied his lawyers access, and his whereabouts are not disclosed, with no charges proffered,” he wrote.
Mr. Aboagye recently declared his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Officer of the NPP. He is also one of the party’s outspoken communicators.
Party alleges political intimidation
Mr. Kodua described the alleged arrest as politically motivated rather than a legitimate law enforcement action.
“Let us be clear about what this is. It is not law enforcement. It is intimidation,” he stated.
He further argued that Mr. Aboagye has been a vocal critic of the government.
“Dennis Miracles Aboagye is one of the loudest and most effective critics of this government. He has asked hard questions about galamsey. He has challenged this administration’s record. He announced his candidacy for a leadership position in our party only hours ago. And now he sits in EOCO custody,” he wrote.
NPP demands release or prosecution
The NPP called on EOCO to either release Mr Aboagye immediately or arraign him before a court if there are lawful grounds for prosecution.
“That EOCO release Dennis Miracles Aboagye immediately, or charge him and put him before a court of competent jurisdiction as the Constitution requires,” the statement said.
The party also demanded unrestricted access for Mr Aboagye’s lawyers and family members.
“That he be granted unrestricted access to his lawyers and his family, without further delay. Article 14(2) of the 1992 Constitution is not a suggestion,” Mr Kodua wrote.
Mr. Kodua further accused the government of using state institutions to target members of the opposition.
“That this government end the pattern of politically motivated invitations, arrests and detentions targeted at members of the New Patriotic Party,” he stated.
Addressing EOCO directly, he added:
“We say to EOCO and to those directing it: institutions of state are not private weapons. Ghanaians are watching, and Ghana’s institutions will outlive this government.”
He also urged NPP supporters to remain calm while awaiting further developments.
