The High Court in Accra has granted bail to Kwame Baffoe, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, popularly known as Abronye DC, following his earlier remand on charges of false publication. His counsel, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, moved the application for bail pending trial. The prosecution, represented by Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai, indicated that the Republic did not oppose the request.
The court subsequently admitted Abronye to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. As part of the conditions, he is required to report to the Police CID every two weeks, surrender all travel documents, and obtain permission from the Registrar before travelling outside the jurisdiction.
Abronye’s earlier remand drew criticism from sections of the NPP and some legal commentators, who argued that the decision infringed on his constitutional rights. However, the presiding judge said the remand order was based on concerns that the accused could commit another offence if granted immediate bail.
Source: Hanson Agyemang
