- MP A Plus condemned the arrest of Abronye DC, calling it a threat to free speech.
- He argued that insults should be handled through defamation suits, not detention.
- A Plus criticized the government for targeting critics instead of corrupt officials.
- Abronye was arrested for “offensive conduct” and is currently in custody.
- The case has sparked national debate over political expression and legal overreach.
Gomoa Central MP Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A Plus, has condemned the arrest of Bono Regional NPP Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), calling it a dangerous precedent for free speech in Ghana. Abronye was arrested on September 8 for “offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace,” according to the Ghana Police Service.
In a strongly worded interview, A Plus argued that no citizen should be detained for making comments, no matter how provocative. He acknowledged his own history of being targeted by Abronye’s insults but insisted that defamation suits — not arrests — are the appropriate legal remedy.
The MP accused the government of misplacing its priorities, saying energy should be spent prosecuting corrupt officials rather than silencing outspoken critics. He also criticized the hypocrisy of politicians who weaponize the law while in power, only to claim persecution when in opposition.
A Plus’s remarks have reignited debate over Ghana’s insult laws and the criminalization of speech. His defense of Abronye — a longtime adversary — has surprised many, with some applauding his principled stance and others accusing him of opportunism.
Abronye’s arrest comes amid reports that he recently sought asylum in eight countries, citing political persecution and threats to his life under the current NDC administration. His detention has drawn criticism from civil society groups and opposition figures, who view it as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.
As Abronye awaits his next court appearance on September 12, the case has become a flashpoint in Ghana’s ongoing struggle to balance public order with freedom of expression.
