Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe Abronye, has expressed surprise over comments made in his bail ruling by an Accra Circuit Court.

He said he was taken aback by the court’s conclusion that he could commit further offences if granted bail.

In a video shared by The1957News on X on Monday, June 1, 2026, after Abronye’s court appearance, he questioned the basis of the judge’s decision and the evidence used in reaching it.

The Reason, Opposition and Request: Inside the judge's decision to remand Abronye into BNI custody

“The refusal or the grant of bail is at the discretion of the court, but that discretionary powers ought to be exercised in accordance with laid down principles.

“Looking at the decision of the court, I was very surprised to the extent that a judge would conclude that if I am admitted to bail, I will commit further offenses. I don't know the evidence before him at that time,” he said.

He further argued that he should have been given the opportunity to respond to any concerns raised in court before the decision was taken.

The outspoken party chairman added that the court proceeded to remand him in police custody without hearing his side on the specific allegation.

“Let's assume that there was some evidence before him. He could have afforded me the opportunity to respond, but the judge did not give me that opportunity and then he remanded me in police custody…,” he stated.

Abronye noted that his lawyers later moved to the High Court for bail, which was granted.

He explained that the purpose of the latest court appearance was to seek a variation of the bail conditions.

“…and then my lawyers applied for bail application at the high court, and then the bail was granted. So, the business for today was to apply for variation of the bail conditions, and then the matter has been adjoined to tomorrow,” he disclosed.

On the issue of his health status, Abronye revealed that he said the judge who handled his case was aware of his health condition and legal situation prior to the ruling.

He suggested that the court was already informed about his status from earlier proceedings.

“Actually, the judge himself who remanded me is fully aware that I am not well, because when I traveled outside last time and came back, we went to the court and informed the judge that I'm back to face the case between myself and the Inspector General of Police, who is the complainant in the case," he revealed.

“So, the judge is fully aware of my condition and everything, but I think that there's something somewhere," he continued.

Abronye said he would not directly describe the ruling as political but believes it was not a sound decision.

“I would not say that the ruling that landed me in BNI custody is a political ruling, but once you are still fighting to have that decision set aside, I think it's one of the bad decisions in our judicial record," he added.

He added that his lawyers are currently working to have the ruling overturned.

“So, my lawyers are in the process of trying to make sure that that bad decision will be reversed in the near future," he concluded.

The High Court in Accra granted bail to Abronye after he was remanded in custody on charges of false publication on May 21, 2026.

He had returned to court on a motion seeking bail pending trial, in a case that has drawn significant public and political attention. Abronye’s legal team, led by former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, argued for his release while the case continues.

“We move in terms of the motion paper and pray that the applicant be granted bail pending trial,” counsel for the applicant submitted.

Abronye DC granted GH¢100,000 bail

In court, Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, who represented the prosecution, told the judge that the country did not oppose the application.

The court subsequently admitted Abronye to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. As part of the conditions attached to his release, the court directed him to report to the Police CID once every two weeks, surrender all travel documents, and seek permission from the Registrar before travelling outside the jurisdiction.

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