Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been at the center of a political storm following a series of dramatic arrests.
His legal troubles have sparked intense debate, with supporters rallying behind him while critics scrutinize his alleged involvement in financial and mining controversies. Below is a timeline of the unfolding events, packed with unexpected twists, political tensions, and public reactions.
May 23, 2025 – The failed arrest attempt
Security operatives from the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) stormed Chairman Wontumi’s residence in Kumasi in a dramatic, masked operation. However, their attempt to arrest him was thwarted by a group of NPP supporters who blocked access to his home.
May 26, 2025 – Wontumi reports to the CID
Following the failed arrest, Chairman Wontumi voluntarily reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service. He was formally cautioned over allegations of illegal mining and granted bail, with instructions to return the next day.
May 27, 2025 – EOCO steps In
As Wontumi arrived at the CID Headquarters in Accra for further questioning, operatives from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) swiftly arrested him in connection with an alleged $55 million fraud involving his company, Akonta Mining. He was detained for over six hours before being hospitalized later that evening.
May 28, 2025 – Political reactions explode
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia publicly expressed concern over Wontumi’s arrest, demanding due process and transparency in the investigations.
Meanwhile, NPP National Organiser Nana B issued a strong warning to President Mahama, vowing political resistance if the government continued its alleged persecution of opposition figures.
Chairman Wontumi’s legal battles have ignited fierce political debates, with accusations of state-sponsored intimidation and counterclaims of accountability.
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