By Yaw Opoku Amoako
Copyright ghanaguardian
The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has been granted bail of GH¢50,000 with one surety by an Accra Circuit Court. The surety is without justification.
The decision, delivered on Monday, September 15, 2025, comes as a relief to Abronye’s family and legal team, particularly given concerns over his deteriorating health condition during his time in custody.
His lead counsel, Daniel Mantey Addo, confirmed that efforts were already underway to meet the bail requirements and secure his release.
Abronye was arrested last week by the Ghana Police Service, which later confirmed his detention in a statement dated September 8. Though police did not disclose specific details of the incident leading to his arrest, he was subsequently charged with two counts of “offensive conduct conducive to a breach of the peace.”
On Friday, September 12, he was remanded into custody for one week pending further court proceedings. He is scheduled to reappear on September 19.
The arrest and detention of the outspoken regional chairman has sparked heated debate. The Minority Caucus in Parliament accused the government of persecuting opposition voices, alleging that the case is part of a wider strategy to weaponise security agencies and the judiciary against critics.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party leadership has announced a demonstration on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, to protest what it describes as state-sponsored intimidation and harassment by the police against its members.
Abronye DC has long been a polarising figure in Ghanaian politics, known for his outspoken remarks and combative style. While his supporters view him as a fearless defender of the party’s grassroots, critics argue that his rhetoric often crosses the line, drawing the attention of law enforcement.
With his bail granted, all eyes will now turn to his September 19 court appearance, which is expected to further test the relationship between Ghana’s political establishment, security services, and the judiciary.
