Discussions surrounding the restoration of the licence of GN Savings and Loans and the ongoing political controversy over the GH¢100,000 bail granted to Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye (Abronye DC), are expected to take centre stage o …
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Kwame Baffoe Abronye
NPP Bono Regional Chairman detained by National Intelligence Bureau in May 2026 amid free speech controversy.
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- May 2026
… His comments follow concerns raised by lawyers for the New Patriotic Party’s Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, popularly known as Abronye DC, who claims their client’s health condition is deteriorating while in the custody of the National In …
Abronye DC case: Detention doesn’t take away right to healthcare – Martin KpebuFormer Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, has criticised the detention of Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, describing it as an affront to free speech and democratic tolerance. …
Okoe-Boye describes Abronye’s detention as threat to free speech… Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Thursday, May 14, on recent developments involving the remand of the party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, popularly known as Abronye DC, Mr Kodua said the NPP is not opposed to investigations or invitations extended to its member …
Abronye DC remand: Due process must be followed, not selective justice – Frimpong Kodua… Nana Yaa Jantuah also accused the Bono Regional Chairman of the NPP, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, of making offensive public remarks about her in the past. …
I cried to Bawumia during my BNI arrest, but he ignored me – Nana Yaa Jantuah… Dr Bawumia cited the arrest and detention of social media commentator David Essandoh, as well as the decision to place NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye in custody,y as examples of what he termed politically motivated intimidation. …
Bawumia condemns alleged intimidation of NPP supporters… Dr Bawumia specifically referenced the arrest and subsequent release of David Essandoh over comments made on social media concerning the return of dumsor, as well as the detention of Kwame Baffoe Abronye. …
Bawumia warns against abuse of state power and threats to democracy… Bawumia pointed to two recent cases: the arrest and subsequent release of David Essandoh over a social media post lamenting the return of power outages, or “dumsor,” and the detention of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye. …
NDC Govt Suppressing Free Speech – BawumiaBawumia accuses NDC government of stifling free speech
… The latest controversy surrounds the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, a development that has triggered outrage within the opposition party and renewed accusations of political persecution against the government. …
Mahama gov’t is stifling free speech – Bawumia… The latest controversy surrounds the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe Abronye, a development that has triggered outrage within the opposition party and renewed accusations of political persecution against the government. …
Mahama Government Is Stifling Free Speech – Bawumia
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Prime Insight to examine GN Savings licence and Abronye bail row
The News
A Saturday edition of Joy Prime's current affairs programme will feature political voices and analysts debating the restoration of GN Savings and Loans' banking licence and the GH¢100,000 bail granted to NPP Bono Regional Chairman Abronye DC, both contentious national issues.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 22 May
Prime Insight to examine GN Savings licence and Abronye bail row
A Saturday edition of Joy Prime's current affairs programme will feature political voices and analysts debating the restoration of GN Savings and Loans' banking licence and the GH¢100,000 bail granted to NPP Bono Regional Chairman Abronye DC, both contentious national issues.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 19 May
Detention does not remove right to healthcare – Kpebu
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has stated that individuals in state custody retain their constitutional right to healthcare, and that once a person is detained, the state assumes full responsibility for that individual's safety and wellbeing, including access to medical treatment. His comments follow concerns raised by lawyers for the New Patriotic Party's Bono Regional Chairman Abronye DC, who claims their client's health condition is deteriorating while in the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 15 May
Former Health Minister criticizes Abronye detention as free speech threat
Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye has criticized the detention of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye, describing it as an affront to free speech and democratic tolerance. He argues that while he disapproves of Abronye's communication style, democratic societies must accommodate differing opinions, and suggests the matter could have been pursued through defamation rather than criminal detention.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP demands due process in Abronye DC remand, accuses selective justice
The NPP's General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua has called on the government to ensure fairness in applying the law without political consideration, alleging that the NDC administration is applying the law selectively against party members who have criticised the government.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former CPP general secretary criticizes Bawumia over BNI arrest handling
Nana Yaa Jantuah, former General Secretary of the Convention People's Party, criticized former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for condemning alleged NPP harassment and arrests, claiming Bawumia ignored her appeals when she was allegedly arrested by the BNI during his tenure as Vice President. She also accused NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Boffour Abronye of making offensive public remarks about her.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Bawumia condemns NDC government over alleged NPP intimidation
The NPP's 2028 flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused the NDC government of undermining democracy through intimidation and harassment of party members since January 2025, citing arrests and detention of NPP officers and supporters as examples of what he calls politically motivated persecution.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawumia accuses NDC government of targeting opposition members
Former Vice President and 2028 NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has alleged that officers, activists, and supporters of the opposition NPP have faced intimidation, arrests, and detentions under the current NDC administration since January 2025, claiming such actions undermine free speech and threaten Ghana's democracy.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawumia accuses NDC government of suppressing opposition free speech
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the NDC government of undermining democracy through intimidation of NPP members, citing arrests and detentions as evidence of targeting opposition figures and calling for accountability from state officials involved.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Bawumia accuses NDC government of suppressing opposition free speech
Former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the NDC administration of orchestrating a systematic assault on democracy, free speech, and opposition rights, alleging that NPP officers, activists, and supporters have faced arrests, intimidation, and detention since January 7, 2025. His statement follows the remand of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye and the arrest of social media commentator David Essandoh for criticizing power outages.
13 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bawumia accuses NDC government of stifling free speech
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the NDC administration of orchestrating systematic attacks on democracy, free speech, and opposition rights, alleging that NPP officers, activists, and supporters have faced arrests, intimidation, and detentions since January 7, 2025. He cited the cases of NPP Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye's remand and social media commentator David Essandoh's arrest over complaints about power outages.
13 May 2026 · The Chronicle →