New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist P.K. Sarpong has criticised Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai over his public comments on the interrogation of Dennis Miracles Aboagye by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), accusing him of presenting an inaccurate account of the proceedings. In an open letter, Mr Sarpong, whose party is Ghana’s largest opposition political party, argued that holders of high public office have a duty to communicate with “accuracy, restraint, and respect for the truth,” particularly on matters relating to the administration of justice.
He maintained that “the law is built on evidence, not speculation; on facts, not convenient talking points.” According to Mr Sarpong, Mr Aboagye had publicly stated that he was never questioned by EOCO about an alleged GH¢55 million during his appearance before investigators and had asked officials about a purported press statement on the matter, which they reportedly denied issuing. He further noted that the alleged statement was unsigned, insisting that this reinforced the claim that EOCO had not officially released it. Mr Sarpong therefore questioned the basis of Justice Srem Sai’s assertion that the former government spokesperson had indeed been questioned about the amount.
The NPP activist also demanded answers from the Deputy Attorney-General, asking: “Were you present in the interrogation room? Did you personally witness the interview? Were you listening to the exchanges between EOCO investigators and Mr.
Aboagye?” He argued that if Justice Srem Sai did not personally witness the interrogation, “he owes the public an explanation of the basis of his assertions,” adding that if his account contradicted that of Mr Aboagye, “Ghanaians deserve to know the source of your information.” Mr Sarpong further warned that public confidence in the justice system could be undermined if officials appeared more interested in shaping public narratives than preserving the integrity of legal processes. “The Office of the Attorney-General must be remembered as the guardian of justice for all Ghanaians, not as a factory for distortions, embellishments, or political propaganda,” he wrote. He concluded that “the Ghanaian people expect honesty.
Above all, they expect that those sworn to uphold the law will themselves remain faithful to the truth.”
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