A joint crew of Nationwide Safety operatives and policemen stormed the residence of Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Occasion (NPP) Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly often known as Chairman Wontumi.
His aide, Oheneba Nana Asiedu, confirmed the event in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem.
He stated the closely armed operatives, comprising about 23 policemen, arrived on the home round 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Might 23, 2025.
Oheneba confirmed that Chairman Wontumi was current along with his spouse and a home helper once they arrived, creating pressure.
He famous that the motive behind the operation stays unclear; nonetheless, Chairman Wontumi had been invited by the police just a few days earlier.
“A few of them have been masked and so they tried to interrupt into the home. On Monday, we acquired a letter at Wontumi Radio in Kumasi for Chairman to seem for questioning as a part of investigations into the Akonta mining challenge. He assured that he’ll honour the invitation on Monday, Might 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. as a result of the letter was served in Kumasi, however he has been requested to come back to Accra,” he acknowledged.
Oheneba stated that though Wontumi initially gave his assurance, he later acquired a name from the Ashanti Regional Police Command to rearrange a gathering for Wednesday, Might 21, 2025 — however nobody confirmed up.
“This operation has due to this fact come as a shock as a result of all events are conscious an settlement has been reached, so they’re the one ones who can clarify the motive for the operation,” he famous.
The aide additional acknowledged that after a collection of deliberations, the vast majority of the safety operatives left, however six nonetheless remained.
“For these of us near him, we all know what is going on and aren’t shaken, however celebration members are agitated and a few even trooped to the home,” he added.
This follows the daybreak arrest of NPP member Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly often known as Adenta Kumi, which has raised considerations among the many celebration’s rank and file.
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