The Ghana Police Service has directed the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to report again to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

In a press release dated May 26, 2025, and signed by Superintendent Joseph Benefo Darkwah, Head of the Public Affairs Unit at the CID, the police stated that Chairman Wontumi had reported to the CID Headquarters earlier that day following an official invitation.

He was cautioned on three key allegations: Undertaking mining operations without a license, pollution of water bodies and entering a forest reserve without authorisation.

According to the police, Chairman Wontumi was accompanied by a team of lawyers led by former Attorney General Godfred Dame.