In a surprising turn of events, Bernard Antwi Bosiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi and the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was apprehended by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) just moments after exiting the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
.jpg "Chairman Wontumi surrounded by officers outside CID HQ, with police vehicles nearby.")
Eyewitnesses reported a dramatic scene as Chairman Wontumi was approached by a group of masked individuals following his questioning by police. The nature of his arrest remains shrouded in mystery, with EOCO yet to release an official statement clarifying the circumstances.
Sources indicate that party officials and legal representatives for Wontumi have congregated at the EOCO office, seeking answers regarding the justification for his sudden detention. It was initially reported that Wontumi had complied with a police summons on May 26, where he underwent a thorough interrogation.
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The charges against him are believed to include serious allegations such as conducting mining operations without the requisite licenses, environmental pollution affecting local water bodies, and unauthorized entry into a designated forest reserve. Despite the gravity of the situation, police records indicate that Wontumi was cooperative throughout the investigative process, providing a full account of his activities. As developments unfold, the political ramifications of this incident are keenly awaited.