Abronye DC Granted GH¢50,000 Bail Amid Health Concerns
Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC and serving as the Bono Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been granted bail by the Accra Circuit Court in the amount of GH¢50,000. The court imposed bail with one surety, citing concerns for his deteriorating health while in custody.
Key Details
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Abronye was arrested on September 8, 2025 for alleged “offensive conduct conducive to a breach of public peace.”
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Among the allegations against him are statements made via a media platform, including accusations that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) attends strategic meetings held by the opposition NDC, and claims that the current IGP, Tetteh Yohuno, is “the most corrupt” in Ghana’s history. Abronye has pleaded not guilty.
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His lead counsel, Daniel Mantey Addo, argued in court that Abronye’s health had worsened during the period of remand and that bail was necessary for him to receive medical attention.
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The court also agreed to abridge the hearing date of his case, moving up from the previously scheduled date of September 19 to September 15, 2025. The next hearing has been adjourned to October 7, 2025.
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Bail conditions include one surety and a requirement for Abronye DC to report weekly to the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) until the case is concluded.
Political Reactions & Implications
The bail ruling has stirred political debate. The Minority Caucus in Parliament has decried what it characterizes as selective justice and persecution of opposition figures. They claim that using state security and judicial mechanisms against political adversaries undermines democratic norms.
Meanwhile, the case raises broader questions about freedom of speech and political responsibility, particularly when public figures make strong statements about state institutions.
Source: My News Ghana
