- Kwame Baffoe (Abronye) has been remanded into police custody over alleged offensive conduct.
- He was arrested on September 8 and arraigned on September 9; bail was denied.
- Abronye recently applied for asylum in eight countries, citing political persecution.
- Police searched the home of Moses Abor prior to the arrest but did not find Abronye there.
- The case continues on Friday, September 12, amid rising political tension.
- Critics question whether the arrest is politically motivated.
Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, has been remanded into police custody following charges of offensive conduct deemed likely to breach public peace. The outspoken Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was arrested on Monday, September 8, and arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court the following day. He is expected to reappear in court on Friday, September 12.
The arrest comes amid heightened political tension, with Abronye recently applying for asylum in eight countries — including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Germany — citing threats to his life and alleged persecution by state security agencies.
Police have yet to release full details of the charges, but sources suggest that recent public statements made by Abronye may have triggered the investigation. Prior to his arrest, officers reportedly searched the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser Moses Abor, where Abronye was believed to be hiding, but he was not found.
The court denied bail, siding with prosecutors who argued that his conduct could incite unrest and warranted further investigation. The decision has stirred reactions within political circles, with some party insiders viewing the arrest as politically motivated.
As the case unfolds, Abronye’s legal battle is shaping up to be a flashpoint in Ghana’s political landscape — one that could test the boundaries between free speech, party loyalty, and state power.
