Bernard Antwi Boasiako
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, is the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana. He has recently made headlines due to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) freezing his bank accounts and those of his company, Akonta Mining, amid allegations of financial irregularities and involvement in illegal mining activities.
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Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has urged the High Court to acquit and discharge him in a mining-related case.
Acquit Chairman Wontumi — Counsel urges court in no case submission
Ghana· 2026-02-18
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, is facing different illegal mining related offences.
Wontumi trial: Prosecution closes case, court gives accused 14 days to file submission of no caseGhana· 2026-02-04
Bernard Antwi Boasiako's statements about the presidential primaries being fixed were described as false.
NPP presidential primary processes will be transparent — FrimpongGhana· 2025-09-29
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, is the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP.
Ken Agyapong's camp demands sanctions for NPP Chairmen over "gross anti-party conduct"Ghana· 2025-09-28
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Mr. Boasiako, is the Ashanti Regional Chairman whose comments were disowned by the NPP.
NPP disowns comments by Abronye and Chairman Wontumi; reaffirms commitment to democratic processesGhana· 2025-09-28Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Wontumi, is the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP who was arrested.
NPP demonstrates over alleged political persecutionGhana· 2025-09-24
Bernard Antwi Boasiako is the regional chairman whose detention sparked protests organized by the New Patriotic Party.
GJA threatens media blackout over attacks on journalistsGhana· 2025-07-31
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, is involved in high-profile corruption cases related to his role as the former Chief Executive of the National Buffer Stock Company.
Wontumi, former Buffer Stock CEO and others will soon be charged – Attorney-GeneralGhana· 2025-07-28
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, expressed gratitude for the successful organization of the Extraordinary National Delegates Conference.
What Chairman Wontumi said upon his arrival at the National Delegates ConferenceGhana· 2025-07-19
Mr Akomea referred to the recent detention of Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
NPP could lose 2028 if internal divisions persist — Akomea warnsGhana· 2025-07-17
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party.
OSP secures conviction for Wontumi's aide in galamsey bribery caseGhana· 2025-06-04
Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako—popularly known as Wontumi—was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office.
Agyapong cautions against using law as tool for revenge, calls for lawful fight against corruptionGhana· 2025-06-03
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, withdrew his application challenging the bail conditions imposed on him by the Economic and Organised Crime Office.
Wontumi’s application to review bail condition withdrawnGhana· 2025-06-03
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, a.k.a Chairman Wontumi, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after securing bail.
Chairman Wontumi executes bail, released from EOCO custodyGhana· 2025-06-02Mr Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been arrested over alleged money laundering.
NPP should avoid lawlessness and use the court – law professorGhana· 2025-06-01
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, was arrested and investigated in accordance with legal procedures.
Law must override emotion in corruption cases - NACOC deputyGhana· 2025-06-01
Chairman Wontumi is on a hunger strike to protest his continued detention.
We’re still waiting for sureties — Chairman Wontumi’s lawyerGhana· 2025-05-31
Chairman Wontumi is under investigations for multiple criminal offences including fraud, money laundering and causing financial loss to the state.
Why Chairman Wontumi is spending weekend in custody after meeting bail conditionGhana· 2025-05-31
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, was being held at the National Intelligence Bureau.
NPP supporters gather at NIB headquarters in solidarity with WontumiGhana· 2025-05-30
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, is being investigated on suspicion of money laundering.
Remain calm, GH¢50million bail bond intentionally imposed to keep Wontumi in custody indefinitely - Bawumia to NPP supportersGhana· 2025-05-30Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, is currently the subject of a major criminal investigation involving allegations of fraud.
This is why Chairman Wontumi is being investigatedGhana· 2025-05-30
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, is under investigations for multiple criminal offences including fraud and money laundering.
Wontumi is under investigation for multiple offences including fraud, money laundering, causing financial loss - Srem-SaiGhana· 2025-05-29
Chairman Wontumi is still in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) while being investigated for causing financial loss to the state.
Wontumi still in EOCO custody, Minority MPs disperse after solidarity protest, lawyer hopeful of meeting GH¢50 million bail condition by FridayGhana· 2025-05-29Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office on charges of causing financial loss to the state.
Minority MPs boycott Parliament in solidarity with WontumiGhana· 2025-05-29
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, was arrested on May 27, 2025.
Police investigate alleged assault of Joy FM journalist at Wontumi arrestGhana· 2025-05-29
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, was granted bail by EOCO on charges of causing financial loss to the state.
Wontumi granted GH¢50m bail by EOCO on charges of causing financial loss to the stateGhana· 2025-05-28
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, alias Chairman Wontumi, was arrested by EOCO officials after reporting to the CID Headquarters.
Bawumia calls for due process in Wontumi's arrestGhana· 2025-05-28
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has been picked up by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following a visit to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
Wontumi picked up by EOCO upon return to Police CIDGhana· 2025-05-27Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, was reportedly inside his house during the security operation.
You don't go arresting a 'wild dog unprepared', security officers were there to invite Wontumi - Deputy Minister of InteriorGhana· 2025-05-23
The NPP raised alarm over the alleged harassment of its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
NPP alleges NDC misusing state security forces to target oppositionGhana· 2025-05-23
