Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has initiated legal action against Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, following controversial remarks made during a live broadcast on Ohia TV on June 28. The lawsuit, filed by the Archbishop’s legal team, seeks GH¢10 million in damages over what has been described as defamatory and unfounded accusations.
According to the suit, Abronye, who serves as the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), referred to the respected religious leader as an “armed robber” during the broadcast. The Archbishop’s legal representative, Dr. Ernest Danquah, labeled the comments as “malicious and baseless” during an interview on GBC1’s Focus programme aired on July 5.
“You can’t call a bishop an armed robber without proof,” Dr. Danquah stated firmly. He emphasized that the lawsuit is intended to not only restore Archbishop Duncan-Williams’ reputation but also hold Abronye accountable for what the legal team considers a deliberate smear campaign.
The legal action comes amid growing scrutiny of Abronye’s public conduct. Dr. Danquah noted that the NPP official is currently facing another defamation case filed by journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini in May, which seeks GH¢20 million in damages.
The New Patriotic Party has distanced itself from Abronye’s comments. In a statement released on June 30, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, described the remarks as “unfortunate and unprovoked,” clarifying that they represent Abronye’s personal views, not those of the NPP.Online reactions to the controversy have been mixed, with some social media users accusing Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of indirectly supporting attacks on high-profile figures like Duncan-Williams and politician Kennedy Agyapong. Prominent voices, including civil society advocate Nyonkopa Daniels of Peace Watch Ghana, have called on the NPP to issue an official apology and take disciplinary action against Abronye.
Despite mounting criticism and internal party challenges, Abronye has reportedly remained defiant. He is also engaged in an ongoing legal battle at the Supreme Court over bail conditions in a separate case involving the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). Sources suggest that he may even resign from the NPP to escalate tensions with Kennedy Agyapong, a fellow party heavyweight.
The Accra High Court is scheduled to hold a preliminary hearing on July 15, 2025. Archbishop Duncan-Williams’ legal team has stated that their goal is to push back against what they describe as a targeted attempt to undermine the Archbishop’s legacy.
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From Opera News.
