The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the has issued a statement confirming that the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, honoured an invitation for questioning over allegations of illegal mining activities, commonly referred to as galamsey, earlier today.
In a press release dated May 26, 2025, the CID stated, "Following an invitation by the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the (NPP), Mr.
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, reported at the CID Headquarters today Monday 26th May 2025 at Mid-day to assist with investigation." Wontumi according to the police, was accompanied by a team of lawyers led by former Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame.
The statement outlined the allegations against Wontumi, which include "undertaking mining operations without a license, pollution of water bodies, and entering a forest reserve without authorization." The CID further noted that "Mr.
