Deputy Interior Minister Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi has defended the attempted arrest of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the (NPP), popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, stating that the operation was conducted in line with national security protocols.

Speaking on Citi FM's Eyewitness News on Friday, May 23, Terlabi dismissed allegations of political motivation behind the National Investigations Bureau's (NIB) actions at Wontumi's residence.

He emphasized that the operation was justified and urged the public to allow security personnel to carry out their duties. "The National Security will not go to Wontumi's house without a reason.

They went there with a reason.