The High Court in Accra is expected to hear a bail application on Thursday filed by the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, after the Attorney-General requested additional time to respond to the motion.
Proceedings were adjourned after the prosecution asked the court to grant a short postponement to allow it to submit its response to the bail request.
Lawyers representing Abronye opposed the application, insisting that the Republic had already been served with the motion on May 14, 2026.
Abronye is currently being prosecuted on charges of offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace and publication of false information.
His defence team later filed for bail pending trial, arguing that his continued detention violates his constitutional rights and raises concerns about his health and personal freedom.
Speaking against the adjournment request, lawyer Godfred Yeboah Dame described the prosecution’s application as “entirely inappropriate.”
He argued that the state, having custody of the accused, had six full days to prepare and file a response before Wednesday’s hearing.
“It is clear that the liberty and rights of the accused are at stake as stated in the affidavit. Even his health is under threat,” he told the court.
Mr Dame urged the court to proceed with hearing the bail application, stressing that the issue directly concerned the constitutional rights and freedom of the accused person.
“We pray that since the Republic received the application six days ago, the motion for bail should be heard and determined by the court,” he added.
Republic’s argument
Assistant State Attorney Grace Delali Tali, however, informed the court that although the prosecution received the motion on May 14, the timeline amounted to only three clear working days rather than six.
She acknowledged that the application was ready for hearing but maintained that the prosecution needed additional time to consult investigators and properly study the case before responding.
“While I agree that the motion is ripe for hearing, the nature of the matter requires the Republic to confer with investigators to fully understand the case and file an appropriate response, which is why we are seeking a short adjournment,” she explained.
Court’s decision
Responding to the prosecution’s argument, Mr Dame insisted that a bail application was not a full trial requiring extensive consultations with investigators.
“This is merely a bail application. The considerations are already clearly provided under the Constitution and Act 30. The rights and freedoms of the accused should be the primary concern,” he argued.
Delivering its ruling, the court stated that it had considered the prosecution’s request and was obliged to grant it while ensuring a balance between justice and the rights of the accused person.
“The Republic is directed to file its response by the close of today,” the court ruled.
The matter was subsequently adjourned to Thursday for the hearing of the bail application.