The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, is on a hunger strike in police custody, according to his lawyer, Enoch Afoakwa, who says the protest is in response to what his client views as political persecution.
Speaking after his client was remanded into custody for two weeks, Afoakwa said Abronye is taking the action to draw attention to what he believes is an unjust and politically motivated arrest.
“Abronye is a man full of life. He knows that this is just mere political persecution, and certainly he is hopeful that his liberty will be restored,” Afoakwa said.
He added that Abronye is committed to democratic principles and is using the hunger strike to make a point about his treatment in custody.
“Yes, he is pursuing what he is pursuing in furtherance of democracy. Certainly, [he is on a hunger strike],” the lawyer confirmed.
According to Afoakwa, Abronye fears for his safety while in custody and 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.
