Accra, Ghana – Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after visiting the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters. According to the NPP’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, Wontumi was picked up by EOCO officials as he left the CID premises.
Wontumi had appeared before the CID earlier in the day to assist with ongoing investigations related to allegations of engaging in mining operations without a license in a forest reserve. He was cautioned on Monday and granted bail with instructions to return for further questioning. Wontumi has denied involvement in illegal mining, stating that he has complied with all legal requirements regarding his mining operations.
As of the time of reporting, Wontumi remained in EOCO custody, and his access to counsel had been denied. The reason for his pickup by EOCO is yet to be disclosed.
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