Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has launched a blistering attack on the circuit court judge presiding over the legal case involving New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.
Speaking at a press briefing on May 17, 2026, Afenyo-Markin expressed outrage over the judge’s decision to remand Abronye into custody, questioning both the judge’s conduct and legal competence.
According to the Minority Leader, he finds it difficult to understand why the court continues to deny Abronye bail.
“That judge has no respect for his own judicial oath. I don’t think he read the law. That circuit court judge called Niger. I have no respect for him. For a judge to say that he’s remanding him into BNI custody until the case is finally determined, such a judge can never have my respect,” he said.
Afenyo-Markin further stated that he would continue to criticise the judge until, in his view, the law is properly upheld.
“I pray that he summons me for contempt. I will continue to disrespect him until he upholds the law. He’s gone beyond his judicial function, and it is not his first time. He doesn’t talk law. I don’t know whether he ever passed his law exams. He’s a shame,” he fumed.
The Effutu legislator also called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to intervene in the matter, warning that the situation could negatively affect the image and legacy of the judiciary.
“It’s a shame on the judiciary, and my Lord Baffoe must pay attention to this. Is that the judiciary they said they were going to reset? Where a judge will say he is remanding an accused person because if he grants him bail, he’s likely to talk again, so he should remain in custody?” he questioned.
Afenyo-Markin’s comments come amid growing political debate surrounding the detention of Abronye DC and the handling of the case by the courts.
