Accra: Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye, the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, was remanded into police custody by an Accra Circuit Court. Facing charges of offensive conduct and the publication of false news, Baffoe is scheduled to reappear in court on Friday, September 12, 2025.
According to Ghana News Agency, the court, presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, did not take Baffoe's plea but read the charges against him. Baffoe is accused of making offensive statements during a live broadcast on Ohia TV, describing the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as having a low Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and being the most foolish IGP in Ghana's history. Additionally, Baffoe allegedly claimed that the IGP was involved in strategic meetings with the NDC in Akwatia.
The court decided to remand Baffoe after considering submissions from both the defense and prosecution. The decision to deny bail was based on the ongoing police investigation and the need to adhere to the 48-hour rule without breaching it.
Chief Inspector Ebenezer Teye Okuffo and Chief Inspector Jonas Lawer led the prosecution, arguing that Baffoe posed a flight risk. Chief Inspector Lawer noted that Baffoe had previously sought asylum in other countries, which raised concerns about his potential to abscond if granted bail. The prosecution emphasized the severity of the accusations, which touch on national security, as a reason for the remand.
Chief Inspector Okuffo highlighted that Baffoe's arrest and subsequent court appearance adhered to the legal requirement of not exceeding the 48-hour detention period. The prosecution stressed the importance of conducting thorough investigations before proceeding with the case.
Leading the defense, Mr. Daniel Nii Martey Addo argued for bail, asserting that Baffoe was not a flight risk, as evidenced by his voluntary cooperation with police invitations. The defense emphasized Baffoe's ties to the community, including his ownership of a TV channel within the jurisdiction, and requested the court's discretion in granting bail for what they described as misdemeanor charges.
