The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised concerns over what it describes as a case of intimidation following the reported detention of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a former aide to the party’s 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Mr Aboagye was reportedly arrested by officials of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), with assistance from Immigration officers, at the Accra International Airport on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
The development comes shortly after Mr Aboagye announced his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Director of the opposition NPP.
In a video shared on X on Sunday, he disclosed his decision to enter the race, saying his motivation was to help strengthen the party’s communication structures ahead of future elections.
The reported arrest has since sparked reactions from senior members of the NPP, including the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, who called for Mr Aboagye’s immediate release.
In a statement shared on Facebook, Mr Kodua accused EOCO of denying Mr Aboagye access to his lawyers and family while demanding clarity on the reasons behind his detention.
“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,” he wrote.
“Since then, they have denied his lawyers access and his whereabouts are not disclosed, with no charges preferred.”
The NPP General Secretary described the situation as a matter of concern, arguing that the detention amounted to intimidation rather than lawful enforcement.
“Let us be clear about what this is. It is not law enforcement. It is intimidation,” he stated.
According to Mr Kodua,. Aboagye has been a strong critic of the government and has openly challenged its policies and record, particularly on issues such as illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
He further linked the reported arrest to Mr Aboagye’s recent decision to seek a leadership position within the NPP, describing it as part of a broader pattern of what the party calls politically motivated actions against its members.
The NPP has therefore called on EOCO to either release Mr Aboagye immediately or charge him and present him before a court, in accordance with constitutional provisions.
The party also demanded that he be granted access to his lawyers and family, citing Article 14(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which protects the rights of persons in custody.
“Institutions of state are not private weapons. Ghanaians are watching, and Ghana’s institutions will outlive this government,” Mr Kodua added.
As of Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO had not issued an official statement explaining the reason for Mr Aboagye’s detention or confirming whether any charges had been filed against him.
The circumstances surrounding the arrest remain unclear as calls grow from the NPP for transparency from the state agency.
