The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has formally announced the arrest of Mr. Deniss Edward Aboagye, also known as “Miracles,” former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), and Mr. Gerald Appiah, the former Accountant of the same secretariat.
In a press statement issued today, Monday, July 13, 2026, EOCO confirmed that the arrests are in connection with ongoing investigations into alleged financial and procurement-related irregularities at the IMCCoD Secretariat. The probe centres on the suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion, and theft of public funds amounting to approximately GHC55 million.
According to the statement, investigations commenced last year following an initial forensic audit of the IMCCoD and a subsequent petition. EOCO acted after receiving a request from the current Executive Secretary for further investigations into a forensic audit covering the period from August 1, 2022, to February 2, 2025.
The suspects and others are under investigation for suspected offences including conspiracy to steal and stealing, using public office for profit, causing financial loss to the State, dissipation of public funds, defrauding by false pretences, and money laundering.
The EOCO described the arrests as part of its mandate to tackle economic and organised crime, assuring the public of its commitment to transparency in the matter.
The development has generated political attention, as Mr. Aboagye is a known member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team and a communications aide to former Vice President and 2028 NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Reports indicate he was picked up at Kotoka International Airport on July 12, shortly after announcing his bid for a key NPP position.
The NPP has raised concerns about the circumstances of the arrest, demanding his immediate release or formal charges, and alleging restricted access to lawyers. Party officials and supporters are protesting at EOCO premises, with some describing the move as politically motivated.
