The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye, over what it described as offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace.
In a statement released on Monday, September 8, the Police said Abronye was taken into custody earlier in the day and remains in detention. He is expected to appear before court in the coming days.
Although the Police statement did not specify the exact actions that triggered the arrest, it comes against the backdrop of recent controversies surrounding the outspoken politician.
Abronye has in recent weeks made headlines after reportedly submitting asylum applications to eight countries, the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Côte d’Ivoire, citing alleged political persecution and threats to his life.
The Police further disclosed that investigations linked to Abronye’s case also prompted a search at the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, on Sunday. However, Mr Abor was not present at the time of the search.
