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IMCCoD doesn’t have GH¢55m budget capacity; EOCO claim needs clarity – Dr Ekua Amoakoh
July 15, 2026
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IMCCoD doesn’t have GH¢55m budget capacity; EOCO claim needs clarity – Dr Ekua Amoakoh

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Key Points

  • Spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia questions EOCO's GH¢55 million allegations against NPP communications team member, Dennis Edward Aboagye (Miracles).
  • Dr. Amoakoh argues that the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), where Aboagye served, did not have the financial capacity to handle or lose such an amount.
  • She criticized EOCO's investigative methods, including the alleged leaking of images from Aboagye's residence search, calling for professionalism and adherence to due process.
  • EOCO arrested Aboagye and former IMCCoD Accountant Gerald Appiah following investigations into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at the Secretariat.
  • The investigations, stemming from a petition by the current IMCCoD Executive Secretary, center on suspected misappropriation and theft of GH¢55 million, with charges including conspiracy to steal and causing financial loss to the state.

Why This Matters

This case is significant for Ghana as it underscores persistent concerns about corruption and financial accountability within public institutions, especially involving political figures. It scrutinizes the integrity and fairness of investigative bodies like EOCO, raising questions about due process and the protection of individuals' reputations during probes. The handling and outcome of this investigation will impact public trust in government institutions and the rule of law in Ghana.

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