Embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has paid a courtesy visit to the office of Dr. Bryan Acheampong to express his gratitude for his unwavering support during a critical moment in his life.
Wontumi acknowledged the immense show of loyalty and solidarity displayed by the Abetifi Legislator, who stood in as a surety for his release after almost a week of detention by officers of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
During his interaction with the MP, Wontumi reaffirmed that this singular act of kindness and brotherhood will forever remain a significant milestone in their longstanding relationship.
He was accompanied by the party’s third National Vice Chairman, Mr. Masawudu, and a delegation of regional executives from the Ashanti Region. Their presence added weight to the visit, symbolizing collective appreciation from both regional and national leadership.
The entourage commended Dr. Acheampong for his timely intervention and reiterated their shared commitment to fostering stronger bonds among party leaders, particularly as the party approaches a crucial internal electoral season.
During the meeting, the discussion also centered on the importance of peace and unity within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Wontumi emphasized the need for harmony, dialogue, and mutual respect among party members to ensure a united front that resonates with the Ghanaian electorate.
Dr. Bryan Acheampong on part reaffirmed his dedication to promoting cohesion within the party and encouraged continuous engagement among stakeholders. The meeting ended on a warm and hopeful note, reflecting a renewed sense of unity, peace, oneness and shared purpose among the party’s leadership.
Wontumi, who was arrested on Tuesday, May 27, by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service and subsequently intercepted by EOCO after being given bail by the CID had filed a motion at the Accra High Court seeking a review of the GH₵50 million bail requirement and its accompanying sureties.
The bail, granted on Wednesday, May 28, included a stipulation for two justified sureties with assets equivalent to the bail amount – a condition his legal team deemed excessive and aimed at frustrating his release.
The motion, initially filed by Marfo & Associates on May 30, 2025, was scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, June 3.
It sought the court’s intervention to amend the bail terms, describing them as unduly restrictive and inhibiting the applicant’s liberty.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Wontumi’s lawyers issued a formal notice to both the Attorney General and EOCO ahead of the court hearing, indicating their decision to discontinue the application.
The withdrawal notice reads: “Take notice that the applicant herein hereby wholly discontinues the application against the respondents.”
Wontumi’s bail was largely made successful through the benevolence of the Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong who had secured him the ¢50m bail conditions placed on by EOCO.
Charges against Wontumi
According to a post shared by the Deputy Attorney General and minister for Justice, Justice Srem Sai on his X account on Thursday , May 29, the criminal investigation was running concurrently with asset recovery processes – to prevent further dissipation of what law enforcement agencies strongly suspect to be proceeds of crime.
“The suspect is also under a second strand of investigation which is part of a lager international organised crime scheme. The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is assiduously working with our international law enforcement partners on this second strand of criminal investigations“, parts of the post said.
