Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has referred to as on the Financial and Organised Crime Workplace (EOCO) and different safety businesses to respect the constitutional rights of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also referred to as Chairman Wontumi, following his arrest and detention on Tuesday.
In a Fb submit on Wednesday, Dr. Bawumia expressed concern over the continued detention of the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, noting the shortage of clear costs and uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts.
“In a democratic surroundings as ours, no particular person is above the regulation,” he wrote. “Equally, no Ghanaian—no matter political affiliation or standing—ought to ever be denied their constitutional rights. Justice and due course of aren’t non-compulsory; they’re the muse of our democracy.”
Dr. Bawumia disclosed that he has been involved with Wontumi’s authorized group to make sure his rights are protected, commending them for his or her “professionalism and vigilance.”
He warned that failure to observe due course of might undermine public belief within the justice system.
“Ghana should at all times stay a nation ruled by regulation—not by arbitrary energy. Our Republic is strongest when our establishments are each agency and truthful,” he added.
Supply: Ernest Arhinful
