The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
The arrest occurred shortly after he left the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Accra on Tuesday.
The reasons behind the arrest remain unclear.
However, some party executives and lawyers of Chairman Wontumi are currently stationed at the EOCO office to 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
