Minority Caucus in Ghana Parliament Embroiled in Scandal Amidst Chairman Wontumi's Detention
The Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, has criticized the Minority Caucus for their inconsistent behavior regarding the detention of Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The Minority Caucus had earlier announced a boycott of parliamentary business if Chairman Wontumi was not released from custody, but they abandoned the protest at the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) head office and resumed parliamentary business without taking any further action.
Key Takeaways:
- The Minority Caucus in Ghana Parliament staged a walkout in protest of the arrest and detention of Chairman Wontumi by EOCO on May 29, 2025.
- The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, accused EOCO of illegally detaining Chairman Wontumi and demanded his release on bail, stating that the Minority Caucus would boycott parliamentary business until then.
- However, the Minority Caucus abandoned their protest at EOCO and resumed parliamentary business without taking any further action, which was criticized by Member of Parliament Isaac Adongo as inconsistent behavior.
- Adongo accused them of failing to show solidarity with Chairman Wontumi and deceiving him into thinking they would sleep at EOCO with him.
- The situation has raised questions about the Minority Caucus's commitment to their promises and their handling of the situation.
Statistics:
- The Minority Caucus walked out of Parliament in protest on May 29, 2025.
- The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) reportedly set an illegal bail of GHS50 million for Chairman Wontumi's release.
- Chairman Wontumi has been detained at EOCO since May 29, 2025.
Sources:
- Ghana Web, "9th Parliament: Minority’s walkout over Chairman Wontumi’s detenion was just a bluff - Isaac Adongo"
- Ghana Web, "Minority to boycott parliament over Chairman Wontumi's detenion"