Accra: Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has officially submitted a motion to the Accra High Court, requesting a reassessment of the bail conditions set by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
According to Ghana News Agency, the motion challenges the GH?50 million bail, with Chairman Wontumi's legal team arguing that the amount is excessive and obstructive to his release. The application urges the court to reconsider the bail terms, citing reasons detailed in the accompanying affidavit.
The court is set to hear the motion on June 3, 2025, at 0900 hours. Chairman Wontumi's legal representatives, Marfo and Associates, plan to argue for a reduction or modification of the current bail conditions. The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is being investigated for several criminal offences, including fraud, causing financial loss to the State, and money laundering.
The investigation into Chairman Wontumi includes asset recovery processes aimed at preventing further dissipation of suspected proceeds from criminal activities. Furthermore, he is part of a broader international organised crime investigation. Mr Antwi Boasiako was apprehended on May 27, following a summons by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.
