The Accra High Court has granted bail to the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties, following his arrest and detention in the custody of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) on May 13.
As part of the bail conditions, his travel documents have been seized, restricting him from leaving the country while investigations continue.
The development comes after the court on Wednesday, May 20, adjourned proceedings when the prosecution prayed for a short date to enable it to file its response to the bail application.
Abronye is currently facing two charges: offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace and publication of false news.
Counsel for Abronye, Daniel Amartey Addo, led by former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, opposed the request, arguing that the Republic had already been served with the application on May 14, 2026.
Assistant State Attorney Grace Delali Tali, however, told the court that although the Republic had been served on May 14, the period amounted to three clear days and not six.
She conceded that the motion was ripe for hearing but argued that the prosecution needed time to consult investigators and familiarise itself with the case before responding appropriately.
Ruling on the matter, the court said it had considered the request by the Republic and was obliged to grant it while balancing justice and the rights of the accused.
His detention has sparked political discussion within party and public circles, given his prominence as one of the outspoken regional executives of the NPP.
