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'If it were up to me, I would pardon and release him' – Cecilia Marfo pleads for Wontumi
Gospel musician Cecilia Marfo has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to extend clemency to Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following his imprisonment over illegal mining-related offences.
Speaking during an interview on Aluta FM on 22 July 2026, the singer argued that incarcerating the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman had not ended illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, as the practice continues in many parts of the country.
She stated; The gospel artiste stressed that her appeal was motivated by her Christian beliefs and should not be interpreted as political support for Chairman Wontumi.
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