Wontumi Is Safe In Nsawam Prison, Receiving No Special Treatment – Prisons Service

The Ghana Prisons Service has assured the public that Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is safe at Nsawam Prison and is not receiving preferential treatment because of his political position, according to a report by Joy News on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

The assurance comes amid growing public interest in the welfare and detention conditions of the former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), whose legal troubles have attracted considerable attention across Ghana.

Wontumi’s presence at the Nsawam facility has generated discussions among political figures, party supporters and members of the public, with questions arising about his safety and whether his prominence could influence his treatment while in custody.

In response to these concerns, the Prisons Service reportedly maintained that the politician was safe and was not being granted special privileges unavailable to other inmates.

The statement addresses questions about equal treatment within Ghana’s correctional facilities, particularly when individuals with significant political influence or public recognition are detained.

As a prominent figure within the NPP, Wontumi has remained a subject of public discussion, and developments surrounding his detention have continued to attract reactions from political associates and supporters.

The Prisons Service’s position underscores the principle that inmates should be treated according to established rules and procedures, regardless of their political affiliation, financial standing or public profile.

Ensuring that prisoners receive appropriate treatment and that security measures are maintained is an important responsibility of correctional authorities. Public confidence in the prison system also depends on the consistent application of regulations to all inmates.

However, the report did not provide detailed information about Wontumi’s daily living conditions, security arrangements or other aspects of his stay at Nsawam Prison.

The service’s reported assurance therefore provides a general statement about his safety and treatment, while further details about his specific circumstances remain unclear.

Public attention is likely to continue as developments in Wontumi’s legal matters emerge and further information about his detention becomes available.

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