Adongo Mocks NPP MPs for Stopping Protest Against EOCO: “Wontumi Will Be Very Sad”

• Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo has mocked the Minority for ending its boycott of Parliament prematurely
• The Minority was protesting the perceived harsh bail conditions set by EOCO for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi
• The MPs returned to Parliament on May 30, 2025, ending their protest boycott after less than 24 hours

Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo has mocked the Minority in Parliament for not committing to its protest of the perceived harsh bail conditions of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi.

NPP MPs made a surprising return to Parliament on May 30, 2025, ending their protest boycott that lasted less than 24 hours.

Boasiako has been in custody since Tuesday, May 27, following his arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

Boasiako has been unable to fulfil his GH¢50 million bail conditions since his arrest.

This prompted the Minority to say it would protest and boycott parliament until the bail conditions were eased.

In response to the short-lived protest, Adongo provided a moment of levity in Parliament.

“I think Wontumi will be very very sad that you are here talking. He was expecting you to sleep at EOCO with him. You abandoned him.”

How did the Minority protest play out?

On May 29, 2025, the Minority in Parliament boycotted the Parliamentary sitting in solidarity with Boasiako.

They also marched to the premises of EOCO and vowed not to return to their homes if Wontumi was not released.

As part of the protest, the MPs staged a sit-in outside the headquarters building.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin called the bail conditions excessive and unfair.

“There are many people who have appeared before investigative agencies and they are treated with respect. They go, cooperate, and when it is time to go to court, they do. But the way we are treating ourselves now, it will come back to haunt us in 2029. Let’s be careful.”

What is Wontumi being investigated for?

Boasiako is being investigated for fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.

There are also asset recovery processes to take control of suspected proceeds of crime.

Boasiako is also under a second line of investigation linked to a larger international organised crime scheme.

He was arrested by EOCO on Tuesday, May 27, after leaving police questioning.

Boasiako had previously been charged with illegal mining-related offences by the police.

On Friday, May 23, 2025, national security operatives stormed Boasiako's residence in Kumasi to execute a search warrant.

Boasiako has been under more scrutiny after the government revoked the license of his mining company, Akonta Mining Limited.

The state accused Akonta Mining of being engaged in illegal mining.

Akonta Mining has long been linked to illegal mining activities, especially in forest reserves. Boasiako has denied these claims.

Godfred Dame heads Wontumi's legal team

YEN.com.gh reported that Ghana's former Attorney General, Godfred Dame, is leading Boasiako's legal team.

He and another lawyer, Andy Appiah Kubi, accompanied Boasiako to the police station.

Godfred Dame, in footage captured at the EOCO headquarters, told the media that "it shall be well" when asked about Wontumi's well-being.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh