The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred its Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, known as Abronye DC, to the party’s Disciplinary Committee over alleged misconduct, sparking debate about consistency in handling internal disputes.
According to a statement from the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, Abronye’s actions were deemed damaging to the party’s image, unity, and integrity. Among the issues cited were derogatory remarks made against fellow party member Kennedy Agyapong and allegations that Abronye misrepresented a disciplinary report concerning Agyapong. The referral follows months of back-and-forth between the two figures, which escalated during the NPP’s Thank You Tour earlier this year. Abronye has defended his actions, framing his criticism of Agyapong as a fight for the party’s interest rather than personal attacks.
However, the party’s response to Abronye’s case has raised questions after Asante Akim South MP, Asante Boateng, made highly controversial remarks against former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The MP publicly described Bawumia as an outsider and likened him to a slave unfit for party leadership, comments that were widely shared online and criticized as divisive and ethnically charged.
While the NPP issued a statement distancing itself from the MP’s remarks, it did not indicate plans to take disciplinary action comparable to the one imposed on Abronye. Critics argue this inconsistency risks portraying the party as selectively enforcing rules and could deepen perceptions of ethnic favoritism, undermining claims of inclusivity.
Observers note that Abronye’s conflict with Agyapong, though highly visible, appears less damaging to national party cohesion than comments that single out members of particular ethnic groups. Analysts suggest that swift, consistent disciplinary measures are essential to maintain credibility and ensure that all forms of misconduct are treated equally.
The debate highlights ongoing challenges for the NPP in balancing internal disagreements, enforcing party discipline, and promoting a perception of national unity across its membership.
