- NPP’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye), was arrested on September 9, 2025.
- He is being investigated for offensive conduct linked to breach of public peace.
- The arrest follows his political asylum requests to eight countries.
- Abronye claims he is facing persecution and threats under the current government.
- A video criticizing the Inspector General of Police may be central to the case.
- He is expected to be arraigned in court; legal and political tensions are rising.
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe — widely known as Abronye — has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service under circumstances that have sparked political speculation and public debate.
His detention, confirmed on September 9, 2025, follows allegations of offensive conduct deemed conducive to breaching public peace. While police have yet to clarify the specific actions that triggered the arrest, the timing has raised eyebrows across political circles.
Just days prior, Abronye submitted formal requests for political asylum to eight countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany. In his petitions, he cited escalating threats to his life, political persecution, and abuse of state security powers under the current administration.
Sources close to the case suggest that his recent public criticism of the Inspector General of Police may have played a role in the arrest. A video reportedly shown during police interrogation allegedly features Abronye making pointed remarks about the IGP’s handling of national security issues.
The arrest has also triggered a wider conversation about freedom of expression, opposition rights, and the use of law enforcement in politically charged contexts. Party insiders and legal observers are closely watching how the case unfolds, especially as Abronye prepares to be arraigned in court.
