Former official 'Miracles' Aboagye granted GH¢50 million bail over alleged GH¢55 million fraud

Dennis Edward Aboagye, formerly the Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD) and known as "Miracles," has been granted bail amounting to GH¢50 million. The bail includes three sureties, with two requiring justification. Aboagye's arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) stems from an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately GH¢55 million from the Secretariat.

EOCO's investigation, which began last year following a petition for further inquiry into a forensic audit, covers alleged financial and procurement irregularities. The probe focuses on suspected misappropriation, misapplication, diversion, and theft of public funds totaling about GH¢55 million between August 1, 2022, and February 2, 2025. The former Accountant of IMCCoD, Gerald Appiah, is also under investigation for similar matters.

According to EOCO, Aboagye, Appiah, and others are being investigated for offenses including conspiracy to steal, stealing, using public office for profit, causing financial loss to the state, dissipation of public funds, defrauding by false pretences, and money laundering. While Appiah has reportedly begun refunding some funds, EOCO emphasized that these recoveries do not halt the investigation or absolve any suspect of criminal liability.

Aboagye was arrested upon his arrival at Kotoka International Airport after a stop order was placed on him to prevent travel that could impede the investigation. Although he had already left the country before the order was effective, immigration officers apprehended him. EOCO assured the public of a professional and impartial investigation, respecting the rights of all individuals involved.

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The Office assured the public that it would continue to conduct the investigations professionally, impartially and within the law while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons under investigation.