The Koforidua High Court has reportedly granted former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, bail to the tune of GH¢800,000 with two sureties.

According to a GHOne news card on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the decision comes days after he was remanded into police custody following his appearance before the Akropong Circuit Court over a land dispute at Kitase in the Eastern Region.

Freddie Blay remanded

He had earlier been denied bail after preliminary details of the case were presented, with the matter linked to a disputed parcel of land.

The case stems from a complaint by a landowner, who alleged that structures under construction on his property had been unlawfully destroyed.

Police investigations led to the arrest of five individuals said to have been clearing the land with heavy machinery, with one suspect reportedly implicating Freddie Blay and another individual, Nana Osae Ntifo I (also known as Dada), as masterminds behind the demolition.

While Nana Osae Ntifo I was subsequently arrested, Freddie Blay was invited to assist with investigations but failed to honour the invitation, leading to further legal action.

His repeated absence from scheduled court appearances prompted the issuance of a bench warrant, culminating in his arrest in Accra on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Following his remand, he was detained at the Akropong Police Station, where he reportedly suffered a spike in blood pressure and was later transferred to a medical facility.

NPP's Freddie Blay reportedly arrested

His legal team, led by lawyer Gregory Asiedu, moved to challenge the remand order at the High Court, arguing that the decision was unwarranted.

The latest ruling granting bail is expected to pave the way for his release as the case continues, with him expected to reappear before the court on April 9, 2026.



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