The Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has begun a hunger strike while in police custody, his lawyer, Enoch Afoakwa, has confirmed.
According to Afoakwa, the decision is Abronye’s way of protesting what he believes is a politically motivated arrest and persecution. He explained that his client, who was remanded for two weeks by an Accra Circuit Court, is refusing food and water both as a form of protest and as a measure to protect his safety.
“Abronye is a man full of life. He knows this is mere political persecution and remains hopeful that his liberty will soon be restored,” Afoakwa said.
He added that Abronye’s decision reflects his commitment to democratic principles. “Yes, he is pursuing what he is pursuing in furtherance of democracy. Certainly, he is on a hunger strike,” the lawyer emphasized.
Touching on safety concerns, Afoakwa noted:
“Once you are being handled this way, will you trust that the same people treating you as if you’ve committed treason will give you food and water you can safely take? He needs to protect his life, and under the circumstances, that is why he is on hunger strike.”
Abronye was arrested on Monday, September 8, and remanded the next day. Police have cited “offensive conduct conducive to the breach of public peace” as the reason for his detention but have yet to provide full details of the case.
The court indicated that the two-week remand would allow the prosecution time to complete its investigations. Abronye is expected to reappear in court on September 26, 2025.
His arrest and hunger strike have sparked nationwide debate, given his high-profile role in the NPP and reputation for outspoken political commentary.
