Chairman Wontumi Appears Before CID After Failed Arrest Attempt at His Home
Ashanti NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), appears before the CID following a failed arrest attempt at his home. Legal team includes ex-Attorney General Godfred Dame.
Isaac Mintah 
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service for questioning in connection with an undisclosed investigation.
His appearance at the CID headquarters in Accra on Monday, May 26, comes just three days after a dramatic failed arrest attempt by a joint team of National Security and police officers at his residence on Friday, May 23. The attempted arrest, which was captured in viral videos online, showed heavily armed personnel surrounding Wontumi’s home, drawing widespread public attention and concern.
Legal Heavyweights by His Side
Chairman Wontumi was accompanied by former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame and former Asante-Akim North MP Andy Appiah-Kubi, both members of his legal team. Their presence signals the gravity of the situation and suggests potential political and legal implications behind the CID’s summons.
Despite public interest, official details surrounding the questioning remain unclear. The Ghana Police Service has yet to issue a formal statement, but insider sources suggest that the interrogation may be linked to recent political developments and controversies involving the NPP regional chairman.
Political Tensions and Public Reactions
The incident has triggered intense political discourse, with Wontumi’s supporters claiming that the failed arrest was an act of political intimidation. They argue that the move was intended to silence a prominent and outspoken figure within the NPP ahead of the upcoming general elections.
In response, civil society groups and political analysts have called for transparency from law enforcement and a respect for due process, emphasizing that politically exposed individuals must not be treated differently under the law—whether in protection or persecution.
Awaiting Official Statements
Wontumi’s legal representatives are expected to address the media following the CID engagement. It remains to be seen whether any charges will be leveled or whether further action will follow.
The situation continues to unfold, with many awaiting the Ghana Police Service’s official briefing to clarify the nature of the investigation and what lies ahead for the controversial party chairman.
