Abronye DC on hunger strike in custody- Lawyer confirms
Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC and Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has begun a hunger strike while in police custody, his lawyer Enoch Afoakwa has revealed.
According to Mr. Afoakwa, the hunger strike is a form of protest against what Abronye considers to be a 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,” he said.
He added that Abronye, known for his strong political views, is committed to democratic principles and is using the hunger strike to highlight what he sees as unfair treatment.
“Yes, he is pursuing what he is pursuing in furtherance of democracy. Certainly, [he is on a hunger strike],” the lawyer confirmed.
The lawyer also expressed concerns for his client’s safety in custody, saying Abronye 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 the following day on grounds of “offensive conduct conducive to the breach of public peace,” according to police.
Specific charges have yet to be disclosed, but the case has drawn national attention due to Abronye’s high-profile political status.
He is scheduled to reappear in court on September 26, 2025, as investigations continue.
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