My Greatest Fear Was Going To Prison, But Now I’m Here – Wontumi Opens Up

According to a report by Ghbase News on Monday October 26, 2026, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has reportedly opened up about his longstanding fear of imprisonment following a visit by broadcaster Kwame Tanko, widely known as KT, to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.

During the visit, Wontumi is said to have spoken candidly about his experience behind bars, revealing that going to prison had been one of his greatest fears before he found himself serving a sentence at the facility.

“My greatest fear in this world is going to prison, but now I’m here,” Wontumi reportedly told KT.

The statement offers a glimpse into the politician’s personal reflections on his current circumstances, particularly as he adjusts to life in prison following his conviction in a case involving illegal mining activities at Samreboi.

According to Kwame Tanko, Wontumi also encouraged him and other people close to him to come to terms with the situation instead of allowing anger, disappointment or regret to overwhelm them.

The former NPP regional chairman reportedly urged his visitors to accept what had happened and focus on moving forward, suggesting that dwelling on the past would not change the circumstances he now faces.

“What will happen has happened,” Wontumi reportedly said.

His reported remarks reflect an appeal for acceptance amid the legal and personal challenges confronting him.

The comments also suggest that he wants those around him to remain composed and avoid allowing his imprisonment to become a source of prolonged anger or frustration.

Wontumi, a prominent figure in the NPP and an influential politician in the Ashanti Region, is currently serving a prison sentence following his conviction in the Samreboi illegal mining case.

His imprisonment has drawn public attention because of his political standing and the legal proceedings surrounding his mining-related activities.

Beyond the Samreboi case, Wontumi is also facing a separate legal battle connected to the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. The additional case places him at the centre of continuing legal scrutiny over allegations associated with mining operations.

Although his reported comments to KT focus on his personal fear of imprisonment and his advice to close associates, they come at a time when his legal troubles remain a subject of public interest.

For now, Wontumi’s reported message to those who visited him appears to centre on accepting the reality of the present situation and finding a way to move forward, despite the difficulties that come with incarceration.

His statement, “What will happen has happened,” captures the attitude he reportedly urged his visitors to adopt as he continues to serve his sentence and confront a separate legal challenge.

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