NPP demands Miracles Aboagye's release, condemns EOCO detention
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is demanding the immediate release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye, who was detained by EOCO. The party claims his detention is a violation of his constitutional rights and an act of political harassment.
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This follow-up highlights the escalating political conflict between the NPP and the current administration regarding the use of state investigative bodies.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for the immediate release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye following his arrest and detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Miracles Aboagye, an Aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and an aspirant for the party's National Communications Director position, was resportedly picked up at the Accra International Airport with the help of immigration officials on Sunday, July 12.
In a statement issued by the party's General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, the NPP alleged that Aboagye had been denied access to his lawyers, his whereabouts had not been disclosed, and no charges had been brought against him since his arrest.
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