Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye, is in police custody just days after seeking asylum in eight countries.
By PRINCE AHENKORAH
The controversial Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, has been arrested by police. His arrest follows a series of dramatic events, including a petition he sent to eight foreign countries and several international bodies seeking political asylum.
Police sources say the outspoken politician was picked up by armed officers, though the exact reason for his arrest remains shrouded in mystery.
The detention comes hot on the heels of Abronye’s recent appeals for international protection. In a petition dated September 5, 2025, he claimed to be a target of political persecution, threats to his life, and the misuse of state security by the current NDC government.
In his letter, Abronye, known for his fiery criticisms, alleged that he has faced persistent harassment and death threats since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) took power in January 2025.
He recounted a chilling episode in February, where he was allegedly arrested by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) and held for over 13 hours after speaking out against the dismissal of more than 150,000 public sector workers.
According to Abronye, the harassment has intensified, including anonymous calls and messages from people he claims are close to the ruling party. One such call, he said, came from a “Mr. Seth” who claimed to represent Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
He alleged that the caller threatened to “deal with him mercilessly” if he did not report to the Police Headquarters after he criticized the IGP over rising insecurity in northern Ghana.
The NPP chairman also accused the government of trying to silence dissenting voices by illegally detaining opposition members for more than the constitutionally mandated 48 hours.
He insisted that the threats to his safety have become so dire that he was left with no choice but to seek refuge abroad.
To back his asylum claims, Abronye referenced international human rights frameworks, including the 1951 Refugee Convention, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the 1969 OAU Refugee Convention.
“I respectfully seek political asylum and security protection in your country,” his letter read. “I place my trust in your respected institution to consider my case urgently and extend the necessary humanitarian assistance.”
Meanwhile, police reportedly stormed the residence of former NPP Youth Organizer, Moses Abor, on Sunday in an attempt to locate Abronye, but he was not found there. The police have not yet released an official statement on the matter.