Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, is currently on a hunger strike in police custody. His lawyer, Enoch Afoakwa, stated that this protest stems from what Abronye perceives as political persecution. After Abronye was remanded into custody for two weeks, Afoakwa explained that his client is taking this action to raise awareness about what he believes to be an unjust and politically motivated arrest.
“Abronye is a man full of life. He understands that this is merely political persecution, and he remains hopeful that his freedom will be restored,” Afoakwa remarked. He emphasized that Abronye is dedicated to democratic principles and is using the hunger strike to highlight his treatment while in custody. “Yes, he is on a hunger strike in pursuit of democracy,” the lawyer confirmed.
Afoakwa also mentioned that Abronye is concerned for his safety while in custody, which is why he is refusing food and water as a form of self-protection.
“Once you are being handled this way, will you trust that the same people handling you in a manner as if you have committed a treasonable offence—when they give you water, will you take it? When they give you food, will you take it? Certainly, he needs to protect his life and under the circumstances, that is the reason he is on hunger strike,” he said.
Abronye was arrested on Monday, September 8 and remanded into police custody by an Accra Circuit Court the following day. The police cited “offensive conduct conducive to the breach of public peace” as the basis for the arrest, but have not released full details of the case.
The court explained that the two-week remand was to give the prosecution enough time to complete its investigations. Abronye is expected to reappear before the court on September 26, 2025. His detention has attracted nationwide attention due to his high-profile political role and history of outspoken political commentary.
Source: Abigail Arthur
