NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is expected to hold Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for a second night after he failed to meet the bail requirements for his release.
EOCO is investigating the businessman and politician in connection with financial transactions involving the Ghana Export-Import (EXIM) Bank.
Chairman Wontumi was granted GH₵50 million bail on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, with two sureties required to support the amount.
However, as of Wednesday night, his legal team had not fully met the requirements for his release.
His lead counsel, Andy Appiah-Kubi, told Citi News he was hopeful the bond conditions would be satisfied soon.
“We are confident that by Thursday, May 29, all necessary requirements will be fulfilled,” he said.
Chairman Wontumi was arrested and detained by EOCO after reporting to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
His arrest drew a large crowd of party supporters to EOCO’s premises, where they protested and demanded his release.
The tense atmosphere prompted the deployment of a team of military officers to maintain order.
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