Kwame Baffoe, aka Abronye DC, has been at the center of Ghana’s political storm for over a decade. Below is a timeline of his most notable clashes, controversies, and battles that have defined his political career.
📅 2012 – Emergence as Fiery NPP Communicator
- Abronye gains attention during the 2012 general elections as a young, fearless communicator for the New Patriotic Party.
- His confrontational radio style earns him admiration from party supporters but also criticism for being overly aggressive.
📅 2015 – Frequent Radio Clashes
- Engages in heated exchanges with opposition NDC communicators, often using provocative language.
- Begins to build a reputation as one of the most aggressive political talkers in Ghana’s media space.
📅 2018 – Elected Bono Regional Chairman of NPP
- Wins the position of Bono Regional Chairman, cementing his role within the NPP’s hierarchy.
- His leadership style is described as grassroots-oriented but combative, strengthening his influence among party youth.
📅 2019 – Accusations Against John Mahama
- Claims former President John Dramani Mahama plotted to destabilise the country.
- The Ghana Police Service summons him to provide evidence; critics accuse him of spreading unverified claims.
📅 2020 – Legal Trouble for Alleged Threats
- Abronye is charged for allegedly making false claims that former President Mahama had plotted an assassination attempt on certain government officials.
- Faces widespread backlash but insists he is being politically targeted.
📅 2022 – Clashes with Party Members
- Publicly criticises some senior NPP members, sparking internal party tensions.
- His outspoken nature raises questions about his loyalty to party unity, though he maintains a strong grassroots base.
📅 2024 – Heated Election Campaigns
- Plays a central role in the NPP’s campaign machinery ahead of the 2024 elections.
- Again accused of inflammatory remarks on campaign platforms.
📅 2025 – Series of High-Profile Controversies
- August 2025: Files for political asylum in eight foreign embassies (US, UK, Germany, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Côte d’Ivoire), alleging threats to his life from state security agencies.
- September 8, 2025: Arrested by Ghana Police on charges of offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace.
- September 9, 2025: Denied bail, remanded into custody by an Accra Circuit Court.
- September 12, 2025: Scheduled to reappear in court, in what could become one of the most politically charged hearings of the year.
🔍 Analysis
Abronye’s timeline shows a pattern of aggressive political engagement, unverified allegations, and frequent brushes with the law. Yet, despite controversies, his ability to rally grassroots supporters has made him a formidable player in Ghana’s politics.
Whether his latest legal battle diminishes his influence or elevates him as a political “martyr” will depend largely on the outcome of his September 12, 2025 court appearance.
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