Chairman Wontumi's Arrest: Wontumi TV Presenter Gets Into Heated Exchange With NDC Serial Caller

• Akyemkwaa Nana got into heated exchange with an NDC serial caller over Chairman Wontumi's arrest on his TV show on Friday, May 30, 2025
• The Wontumi TV and radio presenter warned the NDC supporter that he would trace his whereabouts after the 2028 general elections
• Akyemkwaa Nana also sent a warning to other NDC members who were celebrating over Chairman Wontumi's detention

Popular Wontumi TV and radio presenter Akyemkwaa Nana was engaged in a heated exchange with a National Democratic Congress (NDC) serial caller live on air on Friday, May 30, 2025, over Chairman Wontumi's arrest and detention by EOCO operatives.

The NDC supporter called into the media personality's Talk Ghana show on Wontumi TV and called him and NPP members out for protesting the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman's arrest.

The serial caller advised the radio show host to put the nation's interest ahead of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) and allow the law to take action against any political figure allegedly involved in corruption-related cases during the Akufo-Addo administration before ending the phone conversation.

His remarks infuriated Akyemkwaa Nana, who called for the NDC supporter's number to be written down for him. He said he would trace the caller's location by 2028 or 2029.

The Wontumi TV presenter stated that he would expect to hear from the NDC supporter's family when he gets arrested if the NPP return to power after the next general elections.

He warned him and others against rejoicing over Chairman Wontumi's arrest, as they could face similar treatments years later. He later lashed out at his producers after the serial caller called on the show once again.

Akyemkwaa Nana called on his producers to evaluate the mental state of the serial callers during screening before they allow their calls during the show.

Watch the video below:

Presenter's exchange with NDC supporter stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

Musah Ahmed801 commented:

"Emotional intelligence is key in journalism. We are joking too much in this country. 48-hour arrest does not fall under arrest under warrant, and EOCO arrested Wontumi under warrant."

Fredrick Osae@76 said:

"As a presenter, is that how to talk? Funny 😂😂😂😂."

FYoungGH wrote:

"So those people doing the demonstration for npp chairman Wontumi no, they mean they don't hear what chairman Wontumi did to the state, or they are just supporting evil?"

Stylistic98 commented:

"Don’t mind him. Mr journalist, I feel your pain because how can you work for a month without a salary 😂😂😂?"

Why was Chairman Wontumi arrested?

Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known by the moniker Chairman Wontumi, has been the subject of multiple investigations and public scrutiny concerning alleged illegal mining activities in Ghana.

One of the primary issues involves Akonta Mining Ltd, a company reportedly owned by Chairman Wontumi. In October 2022, the Media Coalition Against Galamsey and other civil society groups petitioned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, urging them to arrest and prosecute Wontumi for illegal mining operations in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. These activities were alleged to contravene the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703), as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995).

Further intensifying the matter, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, announced in October 2022 that his office had commenced investigations into suspected corruption and related offences linked to illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as 'galamsey'. This probe includes examining the activities of Akonta Mining Ltd and its connections to Chairman Wontumi.

Despite these investigations, as of the latest available information, no formal charges have been brought against Chairman Wontumi. Civil society groups and activists continue to advocate for accountability and transparency in addressing these allegations.

Vincent Assafuah warns NDC over Wontumi's bail

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Vincent Assafuah warned the NDC over Chairman Wontumi's hefty GH₵50 million bail conditions.

The Old Tafo MP warned that the NPP would reciprocate with a massive GH¢1 billion bail term against NDC officials when they become the ruling government.

Vincent Assafuah also called out EOCO and its acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer over their attitude towards Dr Mahamudu Bawumia during his visit to settle Chairman Wontumi's bail conditions.

Source: YEN.com.gh