Duncan-Williams Shócks Ghanaians As He Goes After Popular NPP Member, Sues Him For Defamation

Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has taken legal action against New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, over remarks allegedly made about him during a television programme.

The suit, filed at the Accra High Court, is seeking GH¢10 million in damages. The Archbishop’s legal team argues that statements attributed to Abronye were defamatory and caused serious harm to his reputation.

The dispute reportedly followed Abronye’s appearance on Ohia TV, during which he allegedly described Duncan-Williams as an “armed robber.” The Archbishop’s lawyers maintain that the allegation was made without evidence to substantiate such a serious claim.

Speaking on GBC1’s Focus, the Archbishop’s lawyer, Dr. Ernest Danquah, described the statement as false and damaging. He said the remarks could negatively affect the reputation of the prominent religious leader and therefore warranted legal action.

Dr. Danquah further explained that the case was not solely about protecting his client’s reputation. He said it also raised broader questions about accountability for public statements, particularly when comments made by influential individuals have the potential to cause significant reputational damage.

The legal action comes as Abronye faces another defamation case. He is reportedly defending a separate GH¢20 million lawsuit brought by broadcaster and lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini over comments unrelated to the Duncan-Williams matter.

The controversy has also prompted the NPP to distance itself from Abronye’s alleged comments. The party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said the remarks represented Abronye’s personal views and should not be regarded as the official position of the party.

The development has generated differing reactions, with some members of the public calling for the NPP to take disciplinary measures over what they regard as repeated controversial statements by Abronye. Others have maintained that the matter should be left to the courts to determine whether the comments meet the legal threshold for defamation.

Civil society groups, including Peace Watch Ghana, have reportedly urged the NPP to address the issue and promote greater responsibility in public communication among its members.

Abronye is also reportedly involved in another legal matter concerning bail conditions connected to investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).

The Duncan-Williams case will now proceed through the judicial process, where both sides will have the opportunity to present their evidence and legal arguments. While the Archbishop’s lawyers maintain that the comments were baseless and damaging, the court will ultimately determine the matter based on the evidence and submissions presented by the parties.

The case has further intensified discussion about the limits of public commentary and the potential legal consequences of statements that are alleged to damage the reputation of prominent individuals.