Accra, Ghana – Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been hospitalized after falling ill during interrogation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). His lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, confirmed that Wontumi was rushed to a hospital for medical treatment after about six hours of questioning.
The interrogation, which was part of an investigation into alleged illegal mining activities, was interrupted due to Wontumi’s deteriorating health. Appiah-Kubi stated that the NPP leader will return to EOCO for further questioning once his health improves and he’s discharged from the hospital.
In a related development, Wontumi was served a writ of summons from Exim Bank, which his lawyer described as a civil matter. “We have also received a writ of summons from Exim Bank, and we are going to respond to the pleadings,” Appiah-Kubi said, expressing confidence in mounting a defense.
The arrest and hospitalization of Chairman Wontumi have sparked strong reactions from within the NPP, with party leaders denouncing the arrest as politically motivated. Scores of NPP supporters and party executives had gathered outside the EOCO premises in protest, prompting the deployment of military personnel to reinforce security.
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