KEY POINTS
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Police confirmed Abronye’s arrest and remand in custody.
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He previously sought asylum in eight countries.
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His case raises questions on offensive conduct and false news.
The Accra Circuit Court has ordered the remand of Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye and the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), into police custody. He appeared before the court today on charges of offensive conduct conducive to the breach of public peace and the publication of false news. The complainant in the case is the Ghana Police Service, which confirmed his arrest and arraignment in a statement issued Monday, September 8. Abronye is expected back in court on September 19 as the case continues.
Police confirm Abronye remand in custody
The Ghana Police Service revealed that Abronye had been arrested last week and held in custody pending his court appearance. While the authorities did not provide details on the exact conduct that prompted the arrest, his outspoken style has frequently drawn public attention and controversy. The police emphasized that the charges relate to comments considered offensive and potentially disruptive to public order.
In recent years, Abronye has been no stranger to controversy. He previously sought asylum in eight countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Côte d’Ivoire—claiming political persecution and threats to his life. These claims have fueled both sympathy and criticism, making him a polarizing figure in Ghanaian politics.
Political asylum claims add fresh twists
According to MyJoyOnline, as part of ongoing investigations, police officers also searched the residence of Moses Abor, the former NPP Youth Organiser, on Sunday. Although the search turned up no trace of Abronye at the time, it underscored the seriousness with which law enforcement is pursuing the case.
The case against Abronye highlights the growing scrutiny of political speech in Ghana, where allegations of offensive conduct and false reporting are increasingly tested before the courts. His remand signals a firm stance by the authorities against what they describe as dangerous and destabilizing public commentary.
