The embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is currently facing intense legal scrutiny linked to an investigation into alleged illegal mining. Amidst this pressure, a viral video has emerged and rapidly circulated online, drawing significant public attention as it shows him giving money to officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
This footage adds a layer of controversy to the chairman’s situation, as he was reportedly rearrested by authorities upon his appearance.
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The core legal reason for Wontumi’s encounter with law enforcement is his association with Akonta Mining Limited, a company under probe for alleged illegal mining activities, known locally as galamsey. His required presence came after he appeared at the CID Headquarters around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025, to report on the mining charges. It was during this period of mandated legal compliance that the footage, which purportedly captures him secretly handing cash or undisclosed items to a CID officer in a discreet location, began circulating.
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, had issued a clear warning on Friday, October 3, 2025, that Wontumi would be arrested if he failed to report, confirming that charges against him had already been signed in relation to the galamsey probe. The Attorney-General also noted that progress on the case had previously stalled because key dockets were allegedly concealed under the previous administration.
The exact circumstances surrounding the alleged exchange of money in the video remain unclear, and authorities have not yet publicly disclosed the identities of the CID officers involved.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
