By Emmanuella Sarfo

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has confirmed that it will proceed with its planned demonstration on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, despite the release of its Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC.

Abronye DC was granted bail and released on Monday, September 15, on health grounds, after being remanded in custody for a week on charges of offensive conduct and conduct likely to breach public peace.

In response to the development, the NPP’s National Youth Organiser, Salam Mustapha, stated in an interview on Eyewitness News that the demonstration is not solely about Abronye’s detention, but rather a broader protest against what the party views as the government’s ongoing harassment of its members.

“We’re protesting against the government’s continued action for over seven to eight months. We’re demonstrating against the principles and conduct, not necessarily the capture of Abronye DC. We are protesting against the abuse of power, police/national security harassment and intolerance of the NDC government,” he said.

He explained that Abronye’s release does not alter the NPP’s position.

“This does not cure the problem, and we will not put a stop to the demonstration. The demonstration will go unabated on September 23. Subsequent to that, other protests will follow. We have noticed that it is quite an intentional action being taken by the government, and we’re going to be intentional about our response to the same,” he added.

Mustapha also confirmed that the police have been officially notified of the NPP’s upcoming protest.

Abronye DC had been detained since September 8 after his arrest for “offensive conduct conducive to a breach of public peace,” with the court ordering his remand for one week to allow for further investigation.