Lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi, the legal representative for Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), has declared his intention to focus solely on legal processes to secure his client's release, vowing to "stay out of the politics and the theatrics." Chairman Wontumi is currently in detention by the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) for allegedly causing financial loss to the state.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with JoyNews on Friday, May 30, shortly after an attempt to secure Chairman Wontumi's release, his lawyer emphasised a commitment to working strictly "within the law". "I beg you, all of you; I will stay out of the politics and the theatrics and I'll do the work within the law," he stated, seemingly addressing the heightened political tension surrounding his client's detention.
The lawyer confirmed a significant breakthrough in meeting the bail conditions, stating, "We have been able to provide the sureties; that one I can assure you." At the same time, he has also filed an application at the High Court to vary the bail conditions presented by EOCO.
Mr Appiah-Kubi expressed gratitude to "Honourable Bryan Acheampong" for his support in filing the necessary documents, noting that the provided properties were "over and above the value of money that is required." Despite successfully presenting the sureties, Chairman Wontumi will not be going home soon and will likely spend the weekend in detention.
