The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has been arrested and detained by EOCO upon his departure from the CID police headquarters office on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
According to TV3’s sources, Chairman Wontumi was accosted by some masked men after he has been interrogated by the police.
Reasons for his arrest are not yet known and EOCO is yet to issue a statement on the arrest.
However, some party executives and lawyers of Chairman Wontumi are currently stationed at the EOCO office find the reasons for his arrest.
Chairman Wontumi honoured police invitation on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 after appearing for interrogation on Monday, May 26, 2025.
He was granted bail with two sureties and was cautioned on three allegations:
1. Undertaking mining operations without a license
2. Pollution of water bodies
3. Entering a forest reserve without authorisation
According to the police statement, Wontumi cooperated fully with investigators and provided his statement.
