The Accra Circuit Court judge who twice remanded the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, is reportedly retiring from the bench.
According to a report by The Law Platform, His Honour Samuel Bright Acquah will officially retire on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 60.
Justice Bright Acquah came under intense public scrutiny after he denied Abronye bail for the second time on Friday, September 12, 2025, remanding him for an additional seven days. The decision sparked widespread backlash from legal practitioners, politicians, and civil society groups, including the Ghana Bar Association (GBA).
While acknowledging that Abronye’s conduct was unacceptable, critics described the judge’s decision to continually refuse bail as excessive and unjustifiable.
The controversy deepened after the judge referenced an Idi Amin quote, which he incorrectly attributed to Robert Mugabe, as well as George Orwell’s Animal Farm in explaining his ruling. His remarks drew further criticism from sections of the public and legal community.
Reports indicate that Justice Bright Acquah was among about 50 nominees recommended by the Judicial Council for appointment to the High Court. He was expected to be sworn in by President John Dramani Mahama.
Born on September 16, 1965, Acquah was called to the Bar on October 1, 2010, and appointed to the Bench on March 8, 2018. He was later posted to Circuit Court 9 in Accra on August 13, 2020, where he presided until his retirement.
Source: Ghanaweb.com
