Lawyer Maurice Ampaw Calls Out Chiefs Over Their Silence on Wontumi’s Arrest
- Ghanaian Lawyer, Maurice Ampaw, has reacted to the arrest and detention of the Ashanti Regional NPP chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako
- In a video, he called out Ghanaian chiefs over their silence on events relating to Chairman Wontumi's recent woes
- Netizens who saw Lawyer Maurice Ampaw's video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section
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Renowned legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw has taken a strong stance against what he describes as the deafening silence of traditional authorities on the arrest of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
In a video, Lawyer Ampaw criticised Ghanaian chiefs for remaining silent amid major developments in the country's political landscape. He urged traditional leaders to show the same energy if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wrestles back power from the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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Chairman Wontumi has been the subject of public discussions recently following his arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and his subsequent detention.
Despite being granted bail, he remains in custody as he has been unable to meet the GH¢50 million bail condition imposed by the authorities.
Supporters of the NPP have called the arrest politically motivated, demanding his immediate release from EOCO custody.
In the wake of the controversies, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has expressed his disappointment in traditional authorities for not advocating for the release of Wontumi.
"If power changes - and considering how all the chiefs have remained silent on recent developments - I urge them to maintain that same silence. We do not want a situation where, when power shifts and individuals are invited to the CID or EOCO, there is interference," he said.
Watch the video of Maurice Ampaw speaking on the chiefs' silence:
Maurice Ampaw slams NDC over Wontumi's bail
Speaking on Wontumi TV, the renowned legal practitioner condemned Chairman Wontumi's bail, describing it as outrageous and politically motivated.
He warned that should he become the EOCO boss when NPP wins power again, NDC would have to bring Jesus Christ and Angel Michael as sureties for bail.
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Reactions to Ampaw slamming chiefs over Wontumi
Netizens who saw the video of Lawyer Maurice Ampaw criticising chiefs over their silence on Chairman Wontumi's arrest expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some supported his arguments, others criticised him.
@Kwarteng Emmanuel263 wrote:
"Ooh, how can a lawyer talk like this? Then Ghanaians are not safe."
@Ansah Francis Okai wrote:
"These days, I wonder why the Elderly or people we perceive to be knowledgeable are rather foolish."
@Kaakyiresika661
"Wei."
@William Selorm wrote:
"Why are they not talking about the crime involved.. nkwasiafuo."
@Rozy wrote:
"Weee is not good ooo."
@Nkwanaehia23 wrote:
"Don’t you know that power doesn’t stay in one place….. it always changes…..."
Vincent Assafuah condemns Wontumi's bail terms
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that the Old Tafo MP, Vincent Assafuah, criticised Chairman Wontumi's GH¢50 million bail conditions.
He warned the NDC that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) might set a GH¢1 billion bail for officials arrested when they return to power.
Vincent Assafuah also criticised the EOCO acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, over alleged disrespect towards Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
