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NPP, police clash at EOCO over Miracles Aboagye’s arrest
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Tensions curently escalating at the headquarters of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), today, Monday, July 13, 2026 as Ghana Police officers and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) clash over the arrest of the party’s Communications Officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye.
Miracles Aboagye was arrested by EOCO officials at the Kotoka International Airport over the weekend. The development triggered a protest at the EOCO office, with dozens of NPP supporters gathering to demand his immediate release.
NPP National Organizer, Henry Nana Boakye, expressed frustration over how security agencies are handling the case.
“We have been to other security agencies but we still can’t find Miracles Aboagye,” he said.
Speaking to ghanaiantimes.com.gh, NPP National Organizer hopeful, Moses Abor, warned that targeting political opponents will have negative consequences for the country.
“The continued persecution of political opponents and arrests will not lead the country in a positive direction,”_ he stated.
The protest became more heated when NPP National Youth Organizer, Salam Mustapha, addressed the crowd.
“They are breaking the law, so whatever we want to do, we will also do. We are all Ghanaians,” he fumed.
Party communicator, Senyo Amekplenu, also issued a stern warning to President John Mahama and the NDC government.
“One day, one day, if you continue this tangent, the tables will turn,” he said.
Party members at the scene were seen singing, chanting, and demanding the release of Dennis Miracles Aboagye.
Background
Dennis Miracles Aboagye is a Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party and served as Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralization, IMCCoD.
He was arrested by EOCO in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged financial and procurement irregularities at IMCCoD. EOCO says the probe relates to the suspected misappropriation and diversion of about GH¢55 million in public funds between August 2022 and February 2025.
The arrest comes amid rising political tension, with the NPP accusing state security agencies of targeting opposition figures.
The NDC government has denied the claims, insisting that all investigations are being conducted with due diligence to the law.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The 29th Annual Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games have once again demonstrated that sports can be a powerful vehicle for cultural preservation, business networking, friendship and peaceful coexistence.
Held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra last Saturday, the games brought together members of the two ethnic groups from across Ghana and abroad for a colourful celebration under the theme, “Unity in Diversity: The Dagaaba-Frafra Model for Peaceful Co-existence.”
The event, which has evolved from a friendly football match into a major annual gathering, featured football, volleyball, sack races, lime and spoon, tug-of-peace and a penalty shootout for senior citizens.
At the end of the competitions, the Frafra won four events, while the Dagaaba secured victories in five, with the men’s soccer match ending in a draw.
The Frafra triumphed in the men’s lime and spoon, men’s sack race, women’s sack race and women’s soccer, while the Dagaaba won the women’s lime and spoon, men’s volleyball, women’s volleyball, women’s tug-of-peace and the senior citizens’ penalty shootout.
However, the games extended far beyond the sporting arena. The stadium grounds and surrounding spaces became a vibrant marketplace, with patrons enjoying and purchasing a variety of traditional foods, drinks and cultural products.
Local delicacies, including TZ, tubaani, bambara beans, pork, guinea fowl, local fowls, dog meat and kosie, were sold alongside traditional alcoholic beverages. Traditional dresses and other culturally inspired items also attracted buyers, turning the gathering into an important platform for small businesses and vendors to make sales while promoting northern Ghanaian culture.
The cultural exchange continued long after the final sporting contests, as patrons remained at the venue to eat, drink, socialise, dance and party well into the night.
In her remarks, the Guest of Honour, Dr Matilda Aberese-Ako, said the gathering represented much more than competition, describing the Dagaaba-Frafra relationship as a historic bond that had evolved into a modern sporting tradition and an instrument for peace.
MTN Ghana has been the headline sponsor for the games for the past 10 years.
By Gordon Wellu
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MTN Ghana has undertaken a tree-planting exercise at the Chipa Forest Reserve as part of its commitment to protecting the planet and support the restoration of degraded sections of the forest.
The activity forms part of the company’s 2026 Sustainability Month celebration held under the theme “Small Actions: Big Impact,” and its 30th anniversary celebration.
It was held in partnership with the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Rainforest Alliance with MTN Ghana supporting the restoration of approximately two hectares of degraded forest through the planting of 1,666 trees.
Due to the current dry weather conditions, 833 trees were planted during the exercise, with the remaining 833 to be planted when the rain commences.
The exercise brought together MTN employee volunteers, officials from the Forestry Commission and representatives of the Rainforest Alliance, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in driving environmental sustainability.
Speaking at the event, the Acting General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, emphasized the critical role trees play in sustaining life and protecting the environment.
“Trees are essential to human survival and healthy ecosystems. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, regulate temperatures, protect soil, support biodiversity and provide habitats for many species. They also conserve water, reduce erosion and help communities adapt to the effects of climate change,” she said.
The District Manager of the Tema-Ada Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, Linda Ansah, welcomed MTN Ghana’s support, describing it as a valuable contribution to efforts aimed at restoring degraded sections of the reserve.
The Country Director of the Rainforest Alliance, Nicholas Jengri, also welcomed the partnership and emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.
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