The beleaguered Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Wontumi has with a thankful heart expressed gratitude to the former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong for facilitating his release from the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
Chairman Wontumi was released by EOCO on Monday, June 2, 2025 after being arrested on May 27spending close to a week in custody under investigation for serious allegations including fraud, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
Wontumi was granted a GH₵50 million bail with two sureties.
However, he stayed in custody for six days as his bail conditions could not be met.
