Bernard Antwi Boasiako's Bail Conditions Met, Lawyers Seek to Resolve New Legal Complication

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Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), remains in custody despite his lawyers meeting the bail conditions set by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The Lead Counsel, Mr. Andy Appiah-Kubi, has stated that all necessary documentation for the two sureties has been completed, with the support of Mr. Brian Acheampong, the former Minister of Food and Agriculture. However, a new court matter is preventing his release. The legal team is working to resolve the issue, hoping to clear it by Monday, June 2.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lawyers of Bernard Antwi Boasiako have successfully met the bail conditions set by EOCO, including the GhC50 million bail condition.
  • The Lead Counsel, Mr. Andy Appiah-Kubi, disclosed that the legal team has completed all necessary documentation for the two sureties, including significant support from Mr. Brian Acheampong, the former Minister of Food and Agriculture.
  • A new court matter is preventing Antwi Boasiako's release, and the legal team is working to resolve the issue.
  • It has been four days since Antwi Boasiako's arrest by EOCO, and despite prior arrangements to check on him, a meeting was not possible due to the crowd.
  • Chairman Wontumi is under investigation for various criminal offences, including fraud, causing financial loss to the State, and money laundering.

Statistics:

  • GhC50 million: the bail condition set by EOCO.
  • Four days: the duration of Antwi Boasiako's arrest by EOCO.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency (31 May 2025)
  • Interview with Mr. Andy Appiah-Kubi