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July 26, 2026
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Court issues bench warrant for man accused of threatening EOCO staff
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Key Points
- An Accra Circuit Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Kweku Osei Korankye Asiedu, an NPP communicator, for failing to appear in court.
- Asiedu faces charges of threat of death and publication of false news, having allegedly threatened staff of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
- He is accused of stating in a video, “We know the officers’ houses, we know where they stay, and we will kill you,” targeting EOCO staff.
- Asiedu also allegedly spread false news claiming a presidential order prevented food for Dennis Miracles Aboagye, then in EOCO custody, a statement deemed to incite public unrest.
- The prosecution reported that an EOCO driver was subsequently pursued by unknown men, and Asiedu reportedly admitted to the offences during police investigations.
Why This Matters
This case is significant for Ghana as it underscores challenges to the rule of law and the independence of state institutions like EOCO, especially when political figures are implicated. The alleged threats against law enforcement and the dissemination of false information could erode public trust in governance and potentially incite instability, impacting the nation's democratic fabric.
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