Government Is Persecuting, Not Prosecuting Miracles Aboagye -Kofi Tonto
Deputy Spokesperson for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has accused the government of engaging in political persecution rather than genuine prosecution following the arrest of New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator Miracles Aboagye.
Speaking on the matter via a zoom interview on Kessben TV’s Digest show, Tonto claimed that the government’s actions were politically motivated and intended to intimidate members of the opposition.
According to him, there had also been a stop order placed on Dennis Aboagye, but he was unaware of it before travelling.
Tonto argued that “political prosecution is different from ordinary prosecution,” insisting that the current administration was “persecuting instead of prosecuting.”
He questioned why Miracles Aboagye had been arrested while, according to him, allegations involving government officials for galamsey involvement and drug peddling had not attracted similar action.
“We have received information that a government official is involved in smuggling merchandise with charcoal, yet no one has heard of any arrest. Why then is Miracles the one being targeted?” he asked.
The NPP communicator further alleged that Miracles Aboagye’s constitutional rights were violated during his detention. He cited the 1992 Constitution, saying every arrested person is entitled to legal representation and must be informed of the reasons for their arrest.
He claimed Miracles was denied access to his lawyers and was only permitted to meet them several hours after his arrest.
Tonto also accused EOCO Chief Executive Raymond Archer of having a personal vendetta against Miracles Aboagye, alleging that the anti-graft agency was being used to settle personal scores.
He further referenced President John Dramani Mahama’s admission that some government appointees were involved in illegal mining (galamsey), arguing that no arrests had been made despite those claims.
“No one condones corruption,” Tonto said. “But when a government refuses to arrest people within its own administration over alleged wrongdoing and instead focuses on the opposition, it raises serious questions about selective justice.”
His comments add to the growing political debate surrounding the arrest of Miracles Aboagye, with the opposition maintaining that the case is driven by political motives while the government insists state institutions are operating independently.
