Crime and Investigation
“Chairman Wontumi Granted GH¢50 Million Bail Amid EOCO Investigation into Financial Loss Allegations”

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been granted bail to the tune of GH¢50 million by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The bail conditions include two sureties, both of whom must be justified.
According to his legal representative, Mr. Andy Appiah Kubi, Chairman Wontumi was released on what is termed “police enquiry bail” following several hours of questioning by EOCO officials in Accra. The investigations, Mr. Appiah Kubi explained, relate to allegations of causing financial loss to the state.
The NPP chairman reportedly took ill during the extended interrogation session, which took place at EOCO’s headquarters last Tuesday. His legal team has since been working closely with EOCO to satisfy the bail requirements.
Background to the Case
Earlier that same day, officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service had invited Mr. Boasiako for questioning as part of a probe into suspected illegal mining—commonly referred to as “galamsey”. He has previously faced caution over allegations of operating without a mining licence, degrading forest reserves, and polluting water bodies.
Following his appearance at the CID office, he was handed over to EOCO for further investigations reportedly linked to similar concerns.
Supporters Storm EOCO Headquarters
News of his detention sparked swift reactions from supporters of the NPP. Dozens of party faithful, including senior figures like NPP National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye and former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover, massed up at EOCO’s premises in Accra demanding his release.
In response to the growing crowd and rising tensions, military personnel were deployed to maintain peace and security in the area.
Investigations are still ongoing.
Crime and Investigation
Police Arrest NPP’s Abronye Over Alleged Offensive Conduct

The Ghana Police Service has arrested Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye, for what they describe as offensive conduct likely to disturb public peace.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, the Police confirmed that Abronye was taken into custody earlier in the day and is currently being held. He is expected to be arraigned before court in the coming days.
Although the statement did not provide details of the incident that triggered his arrest, Abronye has in recent weeks drawn public attention after filing asylum applications in eight countries — including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Côte d’Ivoire — citing political persecution and threats to his life.
Meanwhile, Police investigations linked to Abronye also prompted a search of the residence of former NPP Youth Organiser, Moses Abor, on Sunday. However, Mr. Abor was not found during the operation.
Crime and Investigation
Two Women Granted GH¢100,000 Bail Each Over Offensive TikTok Comments About President Mahama

Two women facing charges for making abusive remarks against former President John Dramani Mahama following the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail.
The Adenta Circuit Court admitted Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 each with two sureties, one of which must be justified with property.
Both pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit a crime with offensive conduct, and offensive conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.
The prosecution alleged that during a TikTok live session, the accused stated: “We would have been happier if the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, was involved in the helicopter crash and dwarfs had eaten him up. A lot of people are dying under his tenure of office.” The remarks were later shared on Birago’s TikTok account, under the name “Abena Birago.”
Presiding judge Mrs. Angela Attache cautioned the accused to avoid further trouble, stressing the sensitive nature of the case.
A legal team led by Mr. Enoch Anhwere Afoakwa represented the accused, while Chief Inspector Maxwell Lanyo prosecuted. The prosecution also revealed that investigators are seeking a High Court order to access the accused persons’ mobile phones, though they did not oppose the bail request.
The matter has been adjourned to November 5, 2025, with forensic evidence of the live-stream already secured for trial.
Crime and Investigation
Chinese National and Ghanaian Arrested in Akwatia for Illegal Possession of Ammunition

Police in Akwatia have arrested two men, including a Chinese national, for allegedly possessing ammunition without authorization.
The suspects, 32-year-old Enoch Asiedu and 58-year-old Lu Youyan, were intercepted around 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Boadua Livingstone snap checkpoint during a routine police patrol.
According to police reports, the two were travelling in a Toyota Hilux pickup when officers conducted a search and discovered four live BB cartridges inside the vehicle. The suspects were immediately taken to the Akwatia Police Station along with the seized ammunition.
During interrogation, Asiedu claimed the cartridges belonged to their employer, identified only as Mohammed, who is said to own the pickup. Police have since launched efforts to locate Mohammed for questioning.
Both men are currently in police custody as investigations continue.
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