Accra, Ghana — September 8, 2025
Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been arrested by the Ghana Police Service. The circumstances surrounding his detention remain undisclosed, but the arrest comes shortly after he formally sought political asylum in eight countries, citing threats and political persecution.
Context & Developments
- Abronye penned asylum requests to Côte d’Ivoire, the United States, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, the UK, and Germany, alleging escalating political persecution, threats to his life, and state security abuse under President Mahama’s government.
- In the run-up to the arrest, armed police officers reportedly raided the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, on Sunday while searching for Abronye, though he was not present at the time.
- There has been no official statement yet from the Ghana Police Service explaining the grounds for Abronye’s arrest.
Implications & Reactions
Abronye’s arrest has sparked a flurry of reactions in political circles and the media, reflecting deepening rifts within the NPP and heightened tensions between political actors and state authority. His arrest is expected to reignite debates around political freedoms, civil rights, and the state’s role in party politics.
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