EOCO Breaks Silence Over Wontumi’s Case

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has officially stated that it has followed due process in the case involving the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

In a statement released on Friday, 31 May 2025, EOCO clarified that all actions taken in the ongoing investigation comply with the legal procedures established by the laws of Ghana. This follows heightened public interest and media coverage surrounding the case.

According to EOCO, the investigations involving Chairman Wontumi are being conducted in accordance with the Office’s legal mandate and established protocols. The Office emphasized that it has not acted outside its jurisdiction and reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability.

Chairman Wontumi is currently under investigation for matters related to economic and financial activities, although specific charges or allegations have not been publicly disclosed. Earlier reports indicated that a GHS 50 million bail was secured on his behalf, with Bryan Acheampong, a senior member of the NPP and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, playing a significant role in facilitating the bail.

EOCO’s statement comes amid public speculation and commentary on the legal process and political implications of the case. The Office concluded by assuring the public that it remains impartial and committed to upholding the rule of law.

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EOCO insists due process has been followed in Wontumi case