NPP’s Chairman Wontumi Granted GH¢1m Bail, Awaits Fresh Court Charges
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been granted bail in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal mining activities.
Mr. Boasiako appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday, October 6, 2025, after being invited for questioning over his alleged role in the operations of Akonta Mining Limited. He was granted bail in the sum of GH¢1 million with two sureties, which he has reportedly satisfied.
According to sources within the CID, three mining-related charges are expected to be filed against him when he appears before the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Mr. Boasiako’s appearance followed an ultimatum issued by the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, last Friday, warning that the NPP regional chairman would be arrested if he failed to present himself to the police.
His legal counsel, Andy Appiah-Kubi, speaking to journalists after the proceedings, said his client remained committed to cooperating fully with investigators. He, however, cautioned against any move to revoke Mr. Boasiako’s existing police enquiry bail, describing such an action as one that would be “vigorously resisted.”
The High Court is expected to take up the matter on Tuesday, where prosecutors are likely to outline new charges related to illegal mining operations. The development marks the latest twist in ongoing investigations involving Akonta Mining Limited, a company alleged to have engaged in unauthorized mining activities in the Western Region.
