Kwame Baffoe Abronye, Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has formally applied for political asylum in multiple countries, alleging targeted persecution and threats to his life under the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.
His appeal, grounded in international law, has been submitted to embassies, UN agencies, and global human rights bodies.
Kwame Baffoe Abronye, popularly known as Abronye DC, has taken an extraordinary step in Ghana’s political landscape—filing for political asylum and security protection in several foreign countries. In a detailed letter dated September 5, 2025, the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP claims he and his family face imminent danger under the current NDC-led government.
According to the application, Abronye’s troubles began shortly after the NDC assumed office in January. He alleges that he was the first opposition figure detained by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) after publicly criticizing the mass dismissal of over 150,000 workers. During his detention, he says he was threatened and warned to stop speaking out—or face harsher consequences.
Since then, Abronye claims to have received threatening calls and messages from individuals linked to the ruling party. He also accuses Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno of targeting opposition voices while ignoring rising insecurity across the country. One incident, involving a caller identifying as “Mr Seth,” allegedly included threats of death if Abronye failed to report to police headquarters.
His lawyers, upon inquiry, were reportedly told by the CID that no formal complaint had been filed—raising concerns about shadow operations and intimidation tactics.
Abronye’s asylum plea is anchored in international legal frameworks, including the 1951 Refugee Convention, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the UNHCR Guidelines on International Protection. He has submitted copies of his appeal to the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, UNDP Ghana, UNOWAS, and embassies of Canada, the UK, Germany, the US, Côte d’Ivoire, Spain, France, and Italy.
The move comes as Abronye prepares to contest the NPP flagbearership ahead of the 2028 elections, adding a layer of political complexity to his claims. While his critics may view the asylum request as strategic, supporters argue it reflects genuine fear and a deteriorating climate for dissent.
As the international community reviews his application, Ghana’s political temperature continues to rise—raising questions about freedom of expression, opposition safety, and the role of state institutions in democratic accountability.
