The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has advised the Minority caucus to seek legal redress in court if they are dissatisfied with the GH₵50 million bail condition imposed on Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Ahiafor stated that the legislature lacks the constitutional authority to intervene in matters under the jurisdiction of the judiciary or security institutions. "This is a matter that can adequately be addressed by the judiciary.
If a security agency imposes a bail condition that you feel is harsh, I do not think Parliament will have the authority to call for a review of that particular decision," he said.
He added that if someone is detained beyond the constitutionally permitted period, the law provides a clear path for legal recourse through the High Court.
