Captain Smart Heartbroken As He Speaks on Chairman Wontumi’s Release, Prays for Him in Video

• Ghanaian broadcaster, Captain Smart, has reacted to the release of the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman from EOCO custody
• In a video, he sympathised with Chairman Wontumi and offered some prayers for him, claiming that the video of his release broke his heart
• Netizens who saw the video of Captain Smart sympathising with Wontumi expressed mixed reactions in the comments section

Renowned Ghanaian broadcaster, Godsbrain Blessed Smart, has emotionally reacted to the release of Ghanaian politician Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Chairman Wontumi was arrested and detained on May 27, 2025, by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for allegedly engaging in fraud.

Despite being granted bail, he remained in custody as he was initially unable to meet the bail conditions.

However, he finally met the conditions and was released on June 2, 2025. Videos of his release left many Ghanaians baffled, as the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman appeared visibly changed.

To many, he looked unwell and was seen struggling to walk in the circulating videos. Some Ghanaians speculated that he might be suffering from a mild stroke, though this has not been confirmed by his personal physician or party officials.

Reacting to the footage, Captain Smart expressed sympathy for Chairman Wontumi and offered prayers for his recovery during his show on Onua FM.

He emphasised that, despite his frequent criticisms of the NPP Chairman, he held no hatred toward him, stating that as a fellow Ghanaian, he never took pleasure in the suffering of his countrymen.

"Despite everything, I saw something yesterday that made me really sad. The way Chairman Wontumi was walking- if he’s not just pretending and is actually unwell, my heart goes out to him. I pray to God and plead for healing for Chairman Wontumi," he said.

Captain Smart also appealed to Ghanaian doctors to check up on him and ensure his recovery.

Watch the video of Captain Smart speaking on Chairman Wontumi's release below:

Reactions to Captain Smart on Wontumi's release

Netizens who saw Captain Smart's video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. Many were unimpressed with him and called him a hypocrite in the comments section.

@SAFARI wrote:

"Captain Smart Nyame ntua wo ka paaaa."

@Awalmohammed539 wrote:

"Hypocrisy."

@Bless love wrote:

"They are unwise."

@SON OF THE THUNDER GOD wrote:

"Pls can a Christian marry an NPP member? Please answer, is urgent."

@Maclean Sarpong wrote:

"Wontumi is not sick, it is settings and strategy."

@Jazlin depa wrote:

"See this one too."

@ARCHEOLOGIST wrote:

"Chairman Wontumi was given an option to choose between pronouncing a parallelogram or a GH50million bail bond, and He chose a GH50million bail bond🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣."

Who is Captain Smart?

Captain Smart, aka Blessed Godsbrain Smart, is a prominent Ghanaian broadcast journalist, social commentator, and media personality.

He came into the national limelight with his obstinate, fearless, and sometimes controversial journalism during stints at radio media houses such as Adom FM, Angel FM, and Onua TV at Media General.

Captain Smart is popularly known for hosting politically inclined morning shows such as Dwaso Nsem and Onua Maakye, whereby issues related to governance, corruption, and social injustice are criticised.

His fervent criticism of government and opposition alike has earned him praise and backlash, including suspension and threats.

In 2021, he joined Onua TV, where he continued with his ardent journalism and earned his place as a voice for the "ordinary Ghanaian." In addition to the media, Captain Smart has hinted at political aspirations and has taken part in civic activism.

His ability to rally attention and drive national conversation, on an issue that represents the collective experience of so many Ghanaians today, gives him mass media influence in Ghana, unlike any of his contemporaries.

His 4 year stint at Onua TV/FM was not short of this. Below are some of the controversies faced by the celebrated broadcast journalist

Arrested by the Ghana Police Service in December 2021:

Captain Smart was arrested for allegedly inciting unrest after comments suggesting the military was intervening in political matters.

He was released shortly after, the incident sparked a nationwide debate on press freedom.

Warning from the National Media Commission in November 2023:

The National Media Commission (NMC) gave Onua TV/FM a final warning over its broadcasts.

He was accused of calling security personnel "beasts" and spreading unverified claims about embezzlement.

Wontumi, released on bail, limps and looks frail

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Chairman Wontumi was released on bail by EOCO after spending almost one week in custody over investigations into his dealings.

The Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, who was released on Monday, June 2, 2025, looked frail and unwell after his release.

Videos of Wontumi, which emerged online, have triggered concern among his well-wishers and New Patriotic Party members.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh