¢55m Probe: “Miracles” Aboagye released from EOCO custody
Aboagye regains freedom after meeting bail conditions
Former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis “Miracles” Aboagye, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after fulfilling his GH¢50 million bail conditions. Videos that circulated on social media on Tuesday evening showed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator in handcuffs being escorted by EOCO officers from the agency’s headquarters in Accra before he was driven away by members of his legal team and associates.
Bail Conditions Spark Public Debate
Mr Aboagye’s release comes a day after EOCO granted him bail in the sum of GH¢50 million with three sureties, two of whom were required to be justified.
The bail conditions generated widespread public discussion, with the NPP describing them as excessive. Others, however, argued that the conditions were commensurate with the scale of the financial allegations currently under investigation.
Arrest at Accra International Airport
The former IMCCoD Executive Secretary was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday, July 11, shortly after arriving in Ghana. According to EOCO, officers of the Ghana Immigration Service executed a stop order issued by the anti-graft agency before handing him over to investigators for questioning.
EOCO Investigates Alleged GH¢55 Million Irregularities
EOCO says Mr Aboagye is under investigation alongside the former accountant of the IMCCoD Secretariat, Gerald Appiah, over alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities involving approximately GH¢55 million.
The agency explained that the investigation was initiated following a petition submitted by the current Executive Secretary of IMCCoD after a forensic audit covering the period from August 1, 2022, to February 2, 2025.
Alleged Offences Under Investigation
Investigators are examining several alleged offences, including conspiracy to steal, 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 financial crimes. EOCO stressed that the investigation remains active and that no conclusions have yet been reached regarding the allegations.
Partial Refund Does Not End Investigation
The anti-graft agency also disclosed that Mr Appiah has begun refunding some of the funds linked to the investigation.
However, EOCO emphasised that the recoveries neither conclude the ongoing investigations nor absolve any suspect of potential criminal liability.
EOCO Pledges Fair and Professional Investigation
EOCO has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting the investigation professionally, impartially, and in accordance with Ghanaian law.
The agency also stated that it will continue to respect the constitutional rights of all persons involved while pursuing the matter to its lawful conclusion.
