Minority Should Seek Redress in Court Over Chairman Wontumi’s Detention – Ahiafor
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has advised the Minority in Parliament to seek redress in court over the continued detention of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Apexnewsgh reports
Chairman Wontumi has been in the custody of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) following his arrest on allegations of fraud, money laundering, and involvement in organised crime.
The Minority staged a walkout in Parliament and later organized a sit-down demonstration at EOCO’s headquarters on Thursday, May 29, 2025, accusing the investigative body of unfair treatment and political bias. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized EOCO’s handling of the case and vowed continued resistance until justice is served.
However, Deputy Speaker Ahiafor urged the Minority to pursue legal remedies, stressing that Parliament does not have the authority to intervene in EOCO’s bail procedures. “I believe this is a matter that can adequately be addressed by the judiciary.
For me, if a decision of an institution can be challenged at the court, if a security agency slaps a bail condition that you feel that it is hard, I do not think Parliament has the authority to call for a review of that particular decision,” he stated.
Ahiafor emphasized the importance of respecting institutional boundaries and called for due process to prevail in resolving the matter. He believes that the judiciary is the appropriate platform for addressing Chairman Wontumi’s detention and the Minority should seek legal recourse rather than protesting in Parliament.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
