Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reacted to the arrest of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako.
Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has been in the custody of the Economic and Organized Crimes Office (EOCO) after their operatives picked him up on Wednesday, May 27, 2025.
“I am deeply concerned about the arrest and continued detention of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Wontumi), particularly as the charges remain vague, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
“In a democratic environment as ours, no individual is above the law. Equally, no Ghanaian—regardless of political affiliation or status—should ever be denied their constitutional rights. Justice and due process are not optional; they are the foundation of our democracy,” Bawumia posted on his social media handles on May 28, 2025.
He continued: “I have been in constant touch with Mr. Wontumi’s legal team since this morning to ensure that his rights are protected and that due process is followed. I commend them for their professionalism and vigilance.
“I also urge the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and all relevant state institutions to act strictly within the bounds of the law and to respect the rights of Mr. Wontumi as guaranteed by our Constitution. Any deviation from these principles risks undermining public trust in our justice system and weakening the democratic values we have worked hard to build.
“Ghana must always remain a nation governed by law—not by arbitrary power. Our Republic is strongest when our institutions are both firm and fair,” his post concluded.