The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has demanded the immediate release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who has been detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) since his arrest on July 12.
The NPP, in a statement issued by General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, alleged that Aboagye had been denied access to his lawyers and his whereabouts had not been disclosed. No charges had been brought against him since his arrest. The party called on EOCO to either release him immediately or arraign him before a court in line with the Constitution. "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 read in part.
The arrest of Miracles Aboagye has been met with strong reactions from the NPP, with the party accusing the government of using state institutions to target members of the opposition. The statement noted, "Let us be clear about what this is. It is not law enforcement. It is intimidation." The NPP also demanded that Miracles Aboagye be granted unrestricted access to his lawyers and family without further delay, arguing that his constitutional rights must be respected.
The NPP's reaction to the arrest is not surprising, given the party's long-standing criticism of the government's handling of opposition figures. The party has consistently accused the government of using state institutions to silence its critics and intimidate its members. The arrest of Miracles Aboagye is seen as the latest example of this trend.
The NPP's call for the release of Miracles Aboagye has sparked a heated debate in Ghana, with many calling for the government to respect the constitutional rights of all citizens. The government has yet to respond to the NPP's demands, but it is likely that the issue will continue to be a major talking point in the coming days.
The fate of Miracles Aboagye remains uncertain, with the NPP continuing to demand his release. The party's stance on the issue is a clear indication of its commitment to defending the rights of its members and the opposition. The government's response to the NPP's demands will be closely watched, as it will likely set the tone for the government's handling of opposition figures in the future.
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