“Release Wontumi or There Will Be War in Ghana” –Woman Issues Strong Warning to Authorities

A Ghanaian woman has cautioned that the country could face serious unrest if Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is not released from prison. She expressed concern over his continued detention, questioning the fairness of the legal process and the government’s commitment to addressing illegal small-scale mining.

According to a Facebook post shared by Kansemtvgh on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the woman made the remarks during the “Yɛ Gyɛ Yɛn Sika” demonstration. A video of her comments, published by Game TV on November 2, 2026, captured her expressing dissatisfaction with the circumstances surrounding Wontumi’s imprisonment.

During the demonstration, she questioned the individuals responsible for sentencing the Ashanti Regional political figure, suggesting that those judging others should also consider whether their own actions had always been beyond reproach.

Her comments focused on what she perceived as unequal application of the law, arguing that public officials and individuals involved in legal decisions should be willing to examine their own conduct before passing judgment on others.

She also directed attention to the ongoing fight against illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. According to her, the authorities needed to demonstrate whether Wontumi’s imprisonment had produced any significant improvement in efforts to eliminate the practice.

She questioned whether illegal mining activities had stopped since the politician was taken into custody, suggesting that his continued detention would be difficult to understand if the problem remained widespread.

The woman subsequently issued a stronger warning, claiming that Ghana could encounter serious difficulties if Wontumi was not released. Although she did not provide specific details about the possible consequences, her remarks suggested that his continued detention could create tensions within the country.

Her statement attracted attention because it connected Wontumi’s legal situation with broader concerns about justice, political accountability and the effectiveness of measures introduced to combat illegal mining.

The “Yɛ Gyɛ Yɛn Sika” demonstration provided a platform for participants to express their dissatisfaction with issues affecting the country. The woman’s comments reflected her personal position on the matter rather than an official assessment of the potential security situation.

Meanwhile, the report did not provide any response from government officials or the relevant authorities regarding the concerns raised during the demonstration.

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