New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications strategist Dennis Miracles Aboagye has broken his silence following his release from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), declaring that his detention has only strengthened his resolve to contest for the party’s National Communications Director position.

In a statement shared after regaining his freedom, Aboagye said he remained “unbroken” and “more ready than ever,” thanking party supporters for standing by him throughout the period of his detention.

According to him, he was picked up by EOCO just one day after publicly announcing his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Director of the NPP.

He claimed that false narratives had circulated regarding the circumstances of his arrest but expressed confidence that the truth would ultimately prevail.

Aboagye also dismissed reports suggesting that EOCO questioned him over an alleged GH¢55 million matter.

“For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None!!!” he stated.

The aspiring communications director expressed gratitude to party faithful who protested and spoke out in support of him during his detention, saying news of their demonstrations reached him while he was in custody and gave him strength.

According to him, the supporters were not only defending him as an individual but also standing up for the principle that political voices should not be intimidated into silence.

Aboagye insisted that the experience had not weakened his determination.

“If the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly,” he said.

He reaffirmed his ambition to lead the NPP’s Communications Directorate, stating that he remained committed to helping the party shape its messaging despite the recent events.

He added that the experience had only intensified his determination, saying, “Fuel has only been added to fire.”

Aboagye also thanked his legal team, the NPP leadership and all supporters who stood by him throughout the ordeal, describing the journey as one shared by the party’s faithful.

He ended his statement with a message of unity and determination, declaring that they would move forward “stronger, louder, together,” and affirming that he remains “Built to Lead. Ready to Win.”

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has nullified the Constituency Executive Elections conducted in three constituencies following what it described as serious violations of party directives, election regulations, and, in some instances, existing court orders.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 15, the party announced that the National Steering Committee had taken the decision after reviewing reports on the constituency executive elections held across the country over the weekend.

The affected constituencies are Bantama, Afigya Sekyere East, and Adansi Asokwa, where the party said the elections were conducted in blatant disregard of the rules and regulations governing the 2026 Constituency Executive Elections.

As part of measures to establish the circumstances surrounding the incidents, the National Steering Committee has directed the Ashanti Regional Steering Committee to appear before it on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to account for the conduct of the elections in the affected constituencies.

The party further disclosed that election-related disputes in Asante Akyem Central, together with all other unresolved constituency election disputes, have been referred to the Electoral Affairs Committee of the National Council for review, advice, and recommendations.

The NPP reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency, fairness, and adherence to its constitution and regulations in the conduct of its internal elections. It stressed that the party remains committed to upholding the rule of law while safeguarding the integrity and credibility of its internal democratic processes.

The statement was jointly signed by Acting National Chairman Danquah Smith Buttey and General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong.

NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY ANNULS PURPORTED CONSTITUENCY EXECUTIVE

The Government has announced sweeping policy reforms aimed at strengthening environmental protection, including restoring the Achimota Forest to its original reserve status and introducing new mining regulations to improve governance in the extractive sector.

Addressing the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah said the measures form part of government’s broader strategy to safeguard Ghana’s forests, water bodies and mineral resources.

One of the key announcements was Cabinet’s decision on June 24, 2026, to revoke Executive Instrument (E.I.) 144, as amended by E.I. 234, thereby restoring Achimota Forest as a protected forest reserve.

According to the Minister, the decision preserves the forest as an important ecological buffer for Accra and surrounding communities while preventing future encroachment.

Mr. Buah also announced that Cabinet has approved a revised Minerals and Mining Policy 2014 and a new Minerals and Mining Bill to replace the existing Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703).

The proposed legislation introduces several reforms, including the establishment of district mining committees, the creation of a medium-scale mining category, a maximum mining lease period of 20 years, and mandatory Community Development Agreements between mining companies and host communities.

Government has also passed Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2517 – Minerals and Mining (Royalties) Regulations, 2025, introducing a sliding-scale royalty system that adjusts royalty payments based on mineral prices to protect both state revenue and mining companies during market fluctuations.

Beyond legislative reforms, the Ministry is accelerating environmental restoration through the Tree for Life Restoration Initiative.

Mr. Buah disclosed that approximately 31 million seedlings were planted in 2025, restoring about 23,600 hectares of degraded land. Government plans to plant another 30 million seedlings in 2026, supported by 2,719 Youth Forest Champions engaged in nursery development, tree planting and forest protection.

The Minister further announced that the Electronic Land Information System (ELIS) has been rolled out in nine regions, enabling citizens to access land search services online without visiting Lands Commission offices.

Government has also launched the Strategic Land Administration Reform Project (SLARP) and is piloting Land Banks to provide secure land for large-scale agricultural and agro-industrial investments.

Reaffirming government’s commitment to environmental protection, Mr. Buah stressed that natural resources must be preserved for future generations.

“Our rivers are not for sale. Our forests are not expendable. Our mineral wealth is a sacred national inheritance that we have a duty to protect,” he said.

He added that, protecting Ghana’s natural resources requires a collective effort, urging traditional authorities, security agencies, civil society organisations, the media and the general public to actively support government’s environmental protection agenda. He stressed that stronger collaboration among stakeholders would help sustain efforts to reclaim polluted rivers, restore degraded forests and promote responsible management of the country’s mineral resources.