Srem-Sai Pushes Back on Miracles Aboagye’s EOCO Narrative, Says GH¢55m Probe Was Discussed

The war of words over one of Ghana’s most high-profile financial crime investigations has intensified after Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, firmly rejected claims by former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCCoD), Dennis Miracles Aboagye, that he was never questioned by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) about the alleged disappearance of GH¢55 million.

In a direct response to the former official’s public remarks, Dr. Srem-Sai described the narrative as misleading and inconsistent with the facts known to investigators. According to him, the allegations surrounding the GH¢55 million formed a central part of EOCO’s engagement with Mr. Aboagye, making it inaccurate to suggest that the issue was never raised during the investigation.

His comments follow recent assertions by Mr. Aboagye that although he had interacted with EOCO officials, he was never interrogated over the alleged financial misconduct now dominating public discussion. The former government appointee has argued that the claims being circulated do not reflect what transpired during his engagements with investigators.

However, Dr. Srem-Sai insists the facts tell a different story.

He explained that EOCO’s investigation did not emerge overnight and was not built on speculation. Rather, investigators had already engaged the former IMCCoD Executive Secretary on matters linked to the alleged financial irregularities before his eventual arrest. He also dismissed suggestions that Mr. Aboagye had been under continuous investigation for an entire year, clarifying that official engagement with him only began several months ago.

The Deputy Attorney-General’s intervention comes amid growing political debate over the case, which has become one of the most closely watched corruption investigations involving officials of the previous administration.

At the centre of the investigation is an alleged GH¢55 million financial scandal involving the IMCCoD Secretariat. EOCO is examining suspected offences including conspiracy to steal, stealing, causing financial loss to the state, money laundering and the alleged diversion of public funds.

Investigators have maintained that the case is backed by evidence obtained through a forensic audit and that Mr. Aboagye was aware of the ongoing investigation before his arrest. EOCO has also indicated that new evidence gathered during the probe informed the decision to detain him after his return to Ghana.

The latest public exchange highlights the growing battle for public opinion as legal proceedings continue to unfold. While Mr. Aboagye maintains that the allegations have been misrepresented, the Attorney-General’s Office is equally adamant that investigators acted on evidence and that the former official was fully aware of the accusations being investigated.

With the probe still active and prosecutors continuing to gather evidence, the case is expected to remain a major test of the government’s commitment to pursuing accountability in the management of public funds. As both sides defend sharply opposing narratives, the focus now shifts to what investigators ultimately place before the courts.