NPP Chairman Wontumi Visits CID Headquarters Amid Investigations

Strategic Insights -

NPP Chairman Wontumi, popularly known as Bernard Antwi Boasiako, visited the Ghana Police Service's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Accra on Monday, May 26, 2025, just three days after security operatives raided his residence. Accompanied by former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, Wontumi was greeted by a group of sympathisers who had gathered to show support. The visit comes after Wontumi claimed that he had received an invitation from the police to report to their office, which he says he accepted and planned to honour on Monday. However, the raid by security operatives at his residence has raised concerns about the motives behind the government's actions, particularly with regards to the mining activities of his company, Akonta Mining, which was recently suspended for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • NPP Chairman Wontumi visited the CID headquarters on Monday, May 26, 2025, alongside former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame, and was greeted by a group of sympathisers.
  • Wontumi claimed that he had received an invitation from the police to report to their office, which he says he accepted and planned to honour on Monday.
  • The visit comes after security operatives raided Wontumi's residence on Friday, May 23, 2025, and accused him of engaging in illegal mining activities in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve.
  • Wontumi's company, Akonta Mining, had its mining licence suspended by the government for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities.
  • Wontumi has refuted the accusation and claimed that he is being targeted because of his bid to run for the National Chairmanship position of the NPP.
  • The motives behind the government's actions are unclear, with Wontumi suggesting that the actions may be politically motivated.
  • The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP reported to the CID Headquarters on Monday, May 26, 2025, after accepting an invitation from the police.
  • Security operatives raided Wontumi's residence on Friday, May 23, 2025, allegedly on behalf of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
  • Wontumi's company, Akonta Mining, had its mining licence suspended on an unspecified date for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, "Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP, Chairman Wontumi visits CID Headquarters" (accessed May 26, 2025)
  • Wontumi Radio, Interview with Bernard Antwi Boasiako, NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman (accessed May 23, 2025)