Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that the National Security could have planted cocaine to incriminate him.
The National Investigations Bureau (NIB) and the Ghana Police Service on Friday, May 23, 2025, stormed the residence of Chairman Wontumi, to effect an arrest.
According to reports, the raid, which took place around 9:00 a.m. involved about 20 heavily armed officers who arrived in five vehicles.
Reports suggest the NIB has withdrawn its men following NPP supporters massing up at Wontumi’s residence.
Reports suggest the NIB left following an order for them to immediately withdraw all officers from the scene.
The reason for the National security presence remains unclear.
Wontumi revealed that he physically blocked the officers at his gate to prevent their entry, as they lacked a warrant.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Wontumi claimed, “If they were able to enter my house, they could have planted either cocaine, weed, gold, or anything to incriminate me. That is based on my investigation,” he stated.
“Wontumi is not someone you can’t find when you are looking for him, Wontumi is not someone who will not come if you invite him, Wontumi is not someone who will fail to honour a court order. So why are you doing this?” he questioned.
He added, “I will plead with President Mahama that he should speak to those working for him.”
Wontumi further revealed that he had been invited by the police before the raid and intends to honour the invitation on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Watch the video below:
“They could have planted weed, cocaine, or gold in my house if they had gained access and claimed I was responsible for it.”
– Chairman Wontumi reacts to National Security operatives’ attempt to access his house and pleads with President Mahama to intervene. pic.twitter.com/wmaOX8Mlz2
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) May 23, 2025
