The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is expected to report back to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
This follows his initial visit to the CID where he was questioned over allegations related to illegal mining activities.
Chairman Wontumi reported to the CID headquarters in Accra at midday on May 26, 2025, following an official invitation by the Director-General of the CID. He was accompanied by a legal team led by former Attorney General, Godfred Dame.
In a press release issued by the Ghana Police Service and signed by Superintendent of Police Joseph Benefo Darkwah, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the CID, Mr. Antwi-Boasiako was cautioned on three specific allegations: undertaking mining operations without a license, pollution of water bodies, and entering a forest reserve without proper authorization.
The police noted that Mr. Antwi-Boasiako cooperated fully during the investigation, provided a statement, and was subsequently granted bail with instructions to return for further engagements.
His appearance and the ongoing probe come at a time when the issue of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, continues to raise serious environmental and legal concerns across the country. The case has drawn significant public interest due to Chairman Wontumi’s high-profile political standing.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that further developments will be communicated in due course.
