Miracles Aboagye questions Mustapha Gbande’s authority to direct EOCO arrest of Manhyia South MP

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the newly elected Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressed his disapproval on Monday, October 5, regarding the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) being directed to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah by NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande. Aboagye questioned the legitimacy of Gbande's authority to make such a directive, emphasizing that his position as a political operative does not grant him the legal right to instruct law enforcement agencies on whom to arrest.

Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse, Aboagye expressed concern over the implications for Ghana's democracy, stating that the incident raises questions about the country's commitment to fair and impartial justice. He argued that if Gbande is the one directing EOCO on arrests, it could explain the long-standing complaints of selective justice, where law enforcement agencies seem to apply the law inconsistently based on political considerations.

Aboagye further pointed out that Gbande, who also holds the position of Deputy Director of Operations at the Office of the President, is not a security official and thus lacks a professional mandate to dictate EOCO operations. He asserted that law enforcement agencies must uphold the law uniformly, warning that any selective application of legal authority constitutes an abuse of power.

Aboagye urged Gbande to apologize for his remarks instead of providing justification, arguing that decisions within law enforcement should be guided by professional assessments and established procedures rather than political instructions.