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Abronye’s bail application adjourned as state requests more time; Afenyo-Markin decries ‘unjust’ treatment
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The High Court has adjourned the hearing for the bail application of Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, leaving him in the custody of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) after the state requested additional time to respond.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin revealed the development, raising concerns over the administrative handling of the case and describing the ongoing detention of Abronye as unfair.
He alleged in a post on Facebook that the bail application, filed on May 14, 2026, was initially assigned to Criminal Court 2.
According to Afenyo-Markin, the court registrar withdrew the docket from Criminal Court 2 on Friday, May 15.
Court Docket Session Officers initially informed Abronye’s legal counsel today that the matter remained at Criminal Court 2, before finally redirecting them to General Jurisdiction 2 for the hearing.
“When the case was called at General Jurisdiction 2, the Attorney General prayed the court for an extension of time to file a formal response to the bail application,” he revealed.
The Minory Leader further noted that the state requested the delay despite having been served with the defense’s application six days prior on May 14.
The presiding judge subsequently adjourned the application. Subsequently, Abronye’s legal team could not move the motion due to the state’s unreadiness.
As a result, Abronye was once again remanded into BNI custody.
Reacting to the court proceedings, Afenyo-Markin strongly criticized the delays and the shifting of court venues, stating that what is happening to Abronye is “unjust and unfair.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, says the cities being built today will determine the opportunities and quality of life for future generations.
He made this known after a productive engagement with the World Bank today on sustainable cities development, with focus on building cities that are better planned, more resilient, inclusive and able to withstand rapid urbanisation.
According to him, discussions centered on strengthening urban infrastructure, improving service delivery, and deepening collaboration to support sustainable development.
He noted that strong partnerships with institutions like the World Bank are critical to translating ambitions into tangible results for communities, adding that he looks forward to sustained engagement towards building cities that work better for everyone.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Parliament has clarified public commentary on social media regarding a notice on its notice board that read “No Vacancy for National Service Personnel 2026/2027. Kindly go for reposting.”
In a statement, signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament said the notice has been misconstrued and was not a policy statement, a freeze on national service placements, or a change in its support for the National Service Scheme.
According to Parliament, the notice was a routine administrative message to prospective personnel who reported to the House, informing them that it has received more personnel than it can accommodate for the 2026/2027 service year and that they should seek reposting to other institutions.
It said it remains committed to the National Service Scheme and values the contribution of service personnel to its work, and regrets any confusion or inconvenience the wording may have caused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
