… You appointed the Director of the BNI. The political officeholders whose complaints have led to the arrest and detention of citizens are your appointees. …
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- May 2026
Kwame Baffoe Abronye A High Court will today determine an application for bail filed on behalf of Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, who has been remanded into the custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (B …
High Court Determines Abronye Bail Today… You appointed the Director of the BNI. The political officeholders whose complaints have led to the arrest and detention of citizens are your appointees. …
Manasseh Azure Awuni: President Mahama, I feel ashamedThe Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has issued a strong warning over the health condition of the party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye DC, who is currently in the custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). …
“We’ll charge security officers for murder if anything happens to Abronye DC” – Haruna Mohammed… Speaking on Joy FM’s Midday News, he alleged that lawyers have been denied access to Abronye DC, while in custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). …
Oppong Nkrumah Raises Concern Over Abronye’s Health… It also accused state security institutions, including the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), and the Ghana Police Service, of allegedly carrying out politically motivated arrests and intimidation. …
NPP petitions diplomatic community over alleged political persecution and democratic backsliding… Oppong Nkrumah further alleged that lawyers have been denied access to Abronye DC, while he remains in custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). …
Abronye DC’s health is deteriorating in detention – Oppong Nkrumah… Rearrest Abronye DC was rearrested and remanded into the custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI), on May 13 over alleged offensive conduct and publication of false news following some allegations he made against a Circuit Court Judge at Adenta. …
Abronye, Others’ Remand Political Persecution – Afenyo-Markin… informing family members or bystanders where he was being taken. “All efforts by his family and lawyers to locate him have proved futile,” the NPP National Organiser claimed. “Is the increasing political intolerance and the reduction of the CID and Bureau of National Intelligence …
‘Dumsor Is Back’ Post Begets Arrest Of Constituency Organiser… He disclosed that the Ghana Police Service in the region had received seven vehicles, including three armoured vehicles and four pickups, to strengthen security operations, while work is underway to establish a Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI) office in Nalerigu. …
North East Regional Minister highlights major development gains at maiden Government Accountability Series
Opinion
Manasseh Azure Awuni criticizes Mahama over free speech constraints
The News
Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni expresses disappointment with President John Mahama's second term, saying that opposition figures and critics are being harassed under Ghana's publishing false news law, comparing the atmosphere to a military regime and contrasting it with the media freedom Mahama allowed during his first presidency.
Why it matters
Manasseh Azure Awuni's criticism of press freedom constraints under Mahama's second term raises fundamental democratic accountability concerns facing the nation.
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Today
Manasseh Azure Awuni criticizes Mahama over free speech constraints
Journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni expresses disappointment with President John Mahama's second term, saying that opposition figures and critics are being harassed under Ghana's publishing false news law, comparing the atmosphere to a military regime and contrasting it with the media freedom Mahama allowed during his first presidency.
7 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Yesterday
High Court grants bail to Abronye DC after eight days custody
The Accra High Court granted NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties after eight days in BNI custody over social media comments about a Circuit Court judge. Paul Twum-Barimah hailed the decision as a victory for constitutional rights and freedom of expression.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
High Court to rule on NPP chairman Abronye DC's bail application
A High Court will determine a bail application for Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), who has been remanded into BNI custody over allegations of publication of false news and offensive conduct. Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, leading his legal team, opposed the State's request for adjournment, arguing the application was properly served and the accused's rights and health are in issue.
21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Accra High Court grants GH¢100,000 bail to Abronye DC
The Accra High Court has granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties to Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, who had been remanded into BNI custody over allegations of spreading false news. The NPP criticised the handling of the case, including the transfer between courts, and alleged political intimidation.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Journalist criticizes Mahama over free speech restrictions
Manasseh Azure Awuni, who praised Mahama's tolerance of free expression during his first term, expresses shame at what he describes as current harassment of opposition NPP members and others under Ghana's false news law, saying the government's actions contradict Mahama's reputation as a friend of media freedom.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 20 May
NPP deputy warns of murder charges if Abronye DC harmed in BNI custody
The New Patriotic Party's Deputy General Secretary has warned that security officers could be charged with murder if anything happens to the Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye DC, currently detained by the Bureau of National Intelligence. He expressed concern that Abronye, who underwent surgery and requires consistent medication, may not receive proper medical attention while in custody.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Oppong Nkrumah raises concerns over detained Abronye's health
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has alleged that detained NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) is being denied lawyer access while in BNI custody, and that his health is deteriorating significantly. Nkrumah condemned what he described as attempts to isolate the politician and accused authorities of delays in legal proceedings.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Tuesday 19 May
NPP petitions diplomats over political persecution claims
The New Patriotic Party has petitioned Ghana's diplomatic community alleging that the Mahama administration is weaponising state institutions against political opponents, journalists, and critics, warning that the country is returning to a "culture of silence" through fear and politically motivated prosecutions.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Abronye DC's health deteriorating in BNI detention, lawyer says
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, counsel for NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), has alleged that his client's health is worsening significantly while in custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence since May 13, and that lawyers have been denied access to him. Oppong Nkrumah said Abronye DC was already unwell and had recently travelled for medical treatment abroad, but his condition has deteriorated further.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 18 May
Afenyo-Markin condemns remand of Abronye DC as political persecution
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) and other opposition members, calling it a "profound constitutional wrong" and describing the arrest and prosecution for public speech as political persecution rather than justice.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Wednesday 13 May
NPP Constituency Organiser Arrested Over 'Dumsor' Social Media Post
David Essandoh, the Agona West Constituency Organiser of the NPP, was arrested by armed men in police garb, allegedly in reaction to a social media post claiming "dumsor is back." NPP officials have condemned the arrest as political intimidation and suppression of free speech.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Friday 8 May
North East Minister reports infrastructure, security gains in 16 months
The North East Regional Minister outlined significant progress in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth over the past 16 months. The region received security vehicles including three armoured vehicles, initiated 85 educational infrastructure projects, and constructed or rehabilitated 31 health facilities.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Four PDS-linked individuals arrested over ECG funds transfer
The Bureau of National Intelligence arrested four individuals affiliated with Power Distribution Services over the suspected transfer of large sums of money believed to belong to the Electricity Company of Ghana, according to the Minister of State in charge of Communications. The individuals have since been granted bail while investigations continue.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Illicit tobacco trade threatens health, revenue—NACOC warns
The Narcotics Control Commission Director-General has warned that illegal tobacco products deprive the state of billions in tax revenue annually, expose consumers to unsafe unregulated goods, and fuel organised crime. A week-long training workshop launched April 27, 2026, aims to strengthen frontline officers' capacity to detect and combat illicit tobacco trafficking at Ghana's entry and exit points.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →