The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps to intervene in what it describes as the unlawful arrest and detention of the Bono Regional Chairman of the party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC. …
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Kwame Baffoe
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Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) — NPP Bono Regional Chairman remanded on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news over social media criticism of a Circuit Court judge.
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- May 2026
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has raised concerns about judicial proceedings in the case involving the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC, questioning what he describes as a …
NPP questions Circuit Court 9 ruling in Abronye DC case… The comments come in the aftermath of the remand of the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, who was remanded for two weeks on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, over alleged offensive conduct likely to breach the peace and publication of false state …
NPP Youth Organiser warns of ‘ungovernable’ response over alleged harassment of members… The NPP cited the recent arrest and prosecution of its Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, over comments he allegedly made about the judiciary. …
NPP petitions diplomatic community over alleged political persecution and democratic backslidingKojo Oppong Nkrumah, counsel for Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has raised concerns over the health and detention conditions of his client, alleging that Abronye’s situation has worsened significantly while in …
Abronye DC’s health is deteriorating in detention – Oppong Nkrumah… He made the allegations while commenting on the recent arrest and detention of the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC. …
Over 16 NPP members arrested over social media commentary – Oppong Nkrumah alleges… Citing the recent amended charge sheet in the criminal case involving New Patriotic Party communicator Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, Mr Anyenini contended that the facts of the case illustrated the misuse of the law. …
Repeal Section 208 now! It is archaic and anti-democracy – Samson Lardy Anyenini… the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who questioned the association’s silence after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin allegedly verbally attacked a judge presiding over the case involving NPP Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe …
GBA rejects claims of political bias towards NPP… The accused, Kwame Baffoe @ Abronye, is charged under Section 207 for “offensive conduct” and under Section 208 for “publication of false news.” The alleged words, “You are not a Judge but rather a politician and you have covered your hair with a sack and claim you are a Judge”, …
The Abronye Charge Sheet – misuse in plain sightPrivate legal practitioner Theo Dzimega has defended the discretion of judges in bail applications, following criticism by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over the continued remand of the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe. …
Theo Dzimega defends judge’s discretion in Abronye DC bail, criticises Afenyo-Markin’s remarks
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NPP petitions Diplomatic Corps over Abronye DC arrest
The News
The New Patriotic Party has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps over the arrest and detention of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), with an NPP MP alleging the detention is unlawful, amounts to intimidation of political opponents, and violates democratic principles.
Why it matters
The NPP's petition to the Diplomatic Corps over Abronye DC's arrest signals escalating political tension and claims of democratic overreach that merit international scrutiny.
12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Yesterday
NPP petitions Diplomatic Corps over Abronye DC arrest
The New Patriotic Party has petitioned the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps over the arrest and detention of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), with an NPP MP alleging the detention is unlawful, amounts to intimidation of political opponents, and violates democratic principles.
12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
NPP challenges Circuit Court 9 ruling in Abronye DC case
The NPP's National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye has questioned a ruling from Circuit Court 9 involving the Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, alleging the judgment appeared inconsistent with constitutional principles of equality before the law and suggesting possible undue influence in the judicial process.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
NPP youth organiser warns of destabilising response to member harassment
The National Youth Organiser of the NPP, Salam Mustapha, has warned that the party could take drastic steps to destabilise governance if harassment and intimidation of its members continues, and called for the release of a party member in custody, cautioning that further pressure could compel stronger action from the opposition.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
14 hours ago · 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.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
Oppong Nkrumah alleges over 16 NPP members arrested for social media posts
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah alleged that the NDC government has arrested more than 16 NPP members since assuming office for social media comments deemed unfavourable to the government, citing the recent detention of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) as an example. He accused the government of using arrest and detention to suppress opposition voices.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Lawyer calls for immediate repeal of Section 208 criminal law
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has renewed calls for the repeal of Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, which criminalizes the publication of false news likely to cause fear and alarm, arguing it is a colonial-era relic that has become a tool for suppressing free expression and dissent in Ghana. According to him, the provision has been misused at least 16 times within the last 18 months alone, and despite public education efforts, he contends that repeal is the only remedy.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
GBA rejects political bias claims from government communications minister
The Ghana Bar Association dismissed allegations of alignment with the NPP, following criticism by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications over the association's handling of an incident involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The GBA spokesperson said the association was already preparing a statement on the matter and that the delay was due to consultations required for approval.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 18 May
Section 208 of Criminal Offences Act used to repress free speech
Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini argues that Section 208 of the Criminal Offences Act, which criminalises publication of false news likely to cause fear and alarm, is a colonial-era provision that has become the most abused speech-related law in Ghana, with 16 cases of misuse in the last 18 months alone, and calls for its complete repeal.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer defends judge discretion in Abronye DC bail case
Private legal practitioner Theo Dzimega has defended judges' discretion in bail applications, arguing that bail decisions should be based on judicial assessment of the facts and legal principles rather than a person's status or political position, and criticising Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's remarks over the continued remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Bar Association denies NPP alignment claim
The Ghana Bar Association has rejected claims by Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu that the association is aligned with the opposition NPP, describing the accusation as "disappointing" and urging political actors to stop politicising the association's statements on national issues.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
GBA condemns Afenyo-Markin's public attacks on judge
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned public comments by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin attacking a Circuit Court judge over the remand of Abronye DC, stating it is inappropriate and undermines judicial independence.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Kwakye Ofosu accuses GBA of bias toward NPP
Government Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has accused the Ghana Bar Association of political bias and hypocrisy, claiming the NDC has suffered greater judicial hostility than any other party while the NPP has benefited from favourable judicial outcomes since 2001.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP condemns arrest of Bono chairman, defends right to criticism
The opposition NPP has condemned the arrest and remand of its Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye), with Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei arguing the detention violates constitutional protections and constitutes the criminalisation of dissent rather than legitimate prosecution.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Mahama government resurrecting criminal libel law through prosecution
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has accused President John Dramani Mahama of resurrecting Ghana's abolished criminal libel regime through the prosecution of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), who was arraigned on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news stemming from a social media video criticising a Circuit Court judge. Afenyo-Markin described the arrest and prosecution as unconstitutional, a threat to free speech and democracy, and "state-sponsored political persecution."
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Afenyo-Markin condemns detention of Abronye DC as constitutional violation
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the continued detention of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), arguing that aspects of Ghana's bail laws are inconsistent with constitutional protections relating to personal liberty and that criminal prosecution should not be used to punish speech made in the public domain.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 17 May
Afenyo-Markin condemns arrest of NPP regional chairman as political persecution
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has condemned the arrest and prosecution of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), calling it "state-sponsored political persecution" by President John Dramani Mahama's government. Abronye DC was arraigned on May 13, 2026, on charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news stemming from comments criticizing a Circuit Court judge's conduct and impartiality.
17 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 13 May
NPP to stage major demonstration over political harassment claims
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party says the party will organise a major demonstration to protest what it describes as growing political harassment and intimidation of opposition members by state security agencies, citing the rearrest and remand of the Bono Regional Chairman for two weeks over allegations of misinformation and offensive public statements.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP regional chairman remanded in misinformation investigation
Abronye DC, Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, has been remanded for two weeks as investigations continue into allegations of misinformation and offensive public statements. He was rearrested on May 13, 2026, weeks after being granted bail in connection with the same matter.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →