Three figures linked to the (NPP) have been hit with stringent bail conditions as Ghana's law enforcement agencies intensify investigations into alleged financial misconduct, environmental violations, and money laundering.
Chairman Wontumi granted GH¢50 million bail Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako-popularly known as Chairman Wontumi-was granted bail of GH¢50 million with two sureties.
His bail followed interrogation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service and subsequent arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Wontumi is being investigated for illegal mining (galamsey), pollution of water bodies, encroachment on forest reserves, and causing financial loss to the state.