Embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), is expected to appear before the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), today, Wednesday, June 4, for interrogation.

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The summons forms part of his bail conditions, which mandate him to regularly report to EOCO while investigations continue.

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Wontumi is under investigation for alleged serious criminal offences, including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.

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He was released on Monday evening, June 2. Initially, Wontumi's legal team struggled to meet the hefty bail terms, leading to days in detention.

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His lead counsel, Andy Appiah-Kubi, confirmed on Friday, May 30, that the necessary documentation for both sureties had been completed, significantly aided by former Minister for Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong, whose documents reportedly "go over and above the value of money that is required".

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However, he remained in custody even after meeting the bail condition over what was described as an unexpected "legal challenge" – an application filed to seek a review of the bail conditions.

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The application to review the bail conditions was scheduled to be heard June 3, 2025, but the applicant made a U-turn Monday, withdrawing the application from the court entirely.

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Some members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament and members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) massed up at the National Intelligence Bureau headquarters to demand the immediate release and waiver of bail conditions for Chairman Wontumi last week.

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Amongst them were former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and other bigwigs in the opposition party.

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In a related development, it is reported that the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is also preparing its own docket as part of the ongoing investigations into Chairman Wuntomi’s activities, independent from ongoing EOCO and Criminal Investigations Department (CID) probes.

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