Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has filed a defamation lawsuit against Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, over inflammatory statements made during a live broadcast on Ohia TV on June 28. The legal action, led by the Archbishop’s lawyers, demands GH¢10 million in damages, claiming the remarks were defamatory and without merit.
The suit centers on Abronye’s description of the Archbishop as an “armed robber” during the broadcast. According to Dr. Ernest Danquah, the Archbishop’s legal counsel, the accusation is “malicious and baseless,” and the legal action aims to both protect Duncan-Williams’ reputation and hold Abronye accountable.
This is not the first time Abronye has faced legal trouble for his public remarks. He is already involved in a GH¢20 million defamation case brought against him by journalist Samson Lardy Anyenini in May.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), where Abronye serves as Bono Regional Chairman, has publicly disassociated itself from his comments. General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong issued a statement on June 30, calling the remarks “unfortunate” and confirming they reflect Abronye’s personal views, not the party’s position.
Public reaction has been polarized, with some accusing Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of silently endorsing such verbal attacks on public figures like Duncan-Williams and Kennedy Agyapong. Civil society leaders, including Nyonkopa Daniels of Peace Watch Ghana, have urged the NPP to apologize and take disciplinary steps against Abronye.
Despite backlash, Abronye has not backed down. He remains involved in a separate legal matter at the Supreme Court involving bail terms in a case connected to EOCO and the NIB. Reports suggest he is considering leaving the NPP, possibly to intensify his rivalry with Kennedy Agyapong.
The Accra High Court will begin preliminary hearings on July 15, 2025. Duncan-Williams’ legal team insists the lawsuit is meant to protect the Archbishop’s name from what they describe as a calculated effort to tarnish his legacy.
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