Legal practitioner Krobea Kwabena Asante has disclosed that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia paid a visit to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters on June 1, 2025, to see the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
According to Asante, Dr Bawumia was accompanied by Nana Akomea, former Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South; Opare Ansah, former MP for Suhum and Chairman Wontumi’s brother.
The group reportedly held a closed-door meeting with Wontumi for approximately 30 minutes.
In a Facebook post made on June 1, 2025, Asante indicated that arrangements are underway to secure Wontumi’s release from EOCO custody by Monday.
“It is assured that Chairman Wontumi would be out of EOCO custody on Monday”, he stated.
Chairman Wontumi was invited by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Tuesday, May 27, over allegations of illegal mining activities.
He was later arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), which is investigating him for suspected fraud, money laundering, and causing financial
Wontumi was granted bail on Wednesday, May 28,2025 with the court setting the bond at GH₵50 million, along with two justified sureties.
Despite meeting the conditions, his release was delayed due to legal complications.
In response, Minority Members of Parliament, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, staged a protest at EOCO’s head office in Accra, demanding Wontumi’s release.
The demonstration disrupted traffic and drew a significant police presence, with MPs accusing state institutions of political harassment.
Wontumi’s lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, confirmed on Friday, May 30, that all bail conditions had been satisfied.
However, a legal hurdle remains, and he expressed hope that the issue would be resolved by Monday, June 2.
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