The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, could be released today, Monday, June 2, 2025, if his legal team is able to resolve the setbacks that have delayed his bail.
His lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, expressed optimism, saying the outstanding issues would be addressed to allow Wontumi to leave EOCO custody, where he has been held for the past five days.
Chairman Wontumi, has been under investigation for alleged financial crimes, including fraud, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
Although he was granted GHC50 million bail with two justified sureties on May 28, delays in meeting the terms of the bail, stalled his release despite meeting the conditions by May 30.
One of his legal counsels, Andy Appiah-Kubi said all necessary efforts are being made to resolve the legal issues, for Chairman Wontumi’s bail to take effect today.
“We encountered some difficulties which will be sorted on Monday, then we will have a fresh slate to operate, and work towards the desired result,” he stated.