Abronye’s arrest: ‘We’ll have our revenge’ – Salam Mustapha

The National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has warned that the party will respond to the arrest of Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye.

Speaking outside the Accra Circuit Court on Tuesday, September 9, Mustapha said, “Power has an end; the tables will turn, and we’ll have our revenge.” His comments came moments after Abronye was remanded into police custody, highlighting rising tensions between the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition.

Mustapha’s statement follows Abronye’s arrest by the Ghana Police Service on Monday, September 8, in connection with “offensive conduct conducive to the breach of public peace.” “Abronye’s arrest is not just an isolated incident; it is part of a series of actions that undermine political freedom,” Mustapha told journalists. The NPP Youth Organiser insisted that the party would hold the government accountable for what he described as politically motivated arrests.

He continued to emphasize that no political persecution could silence the NPP.

Abronye, a prominent and outspoken political figure, faces charges linked to allegations of offensive conduct. Though the police have not disclosed the full details of his actions, they confirmed that he remains in custody and is scheduled to reappear in court on Friday, September 12.

The arrest comes shortly after Abronye sought political asylum in eight countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Canada, Italy, and Côte d’Ivoire, citing threats to his life and harassment by state agencies. “We are being watched and targeted simply for speaking our minds,” Abronye said in his asylum submissions, underscoring fears of a politically hostile environment.

As part of the ongoing investigations, the police also searched the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser Moses Abor over the weekend but did not locate Abronye. The case has captured national attention, reflecting broader concerns about political tension and the role of law enforcement in high-profile political matters.

Mustapha concluded that the NPP remains steadfast, warning the government that “our members will not be intimidated. Power has an end, and justice will prevail.” The coming court sessions will determine the next steps in Abronye’s case.