The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, reported to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service on Monday following an official invitation.
According to a press release signed by Superintendent Joseph Benefo Darkwah, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the CID, Mr. Antwi-Boasiako arrived at the CID Headquarters in Accra at midday, accompanied by a legal team led by former Attorney General, Mr. Godfred Dame.
The police cautioned Mr. Antwi-Boasiako on three allegations: operating a mining venture without the requisite license, polluting water bodies, and unauthorized entry into a forest reserve.
The CID noted that Mr. Antwi-Boasiako cooperated fully during the interrogation. He provided a statement to investigators and was subsequently granted bail. He is expected to return to the CID Headquarters at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, to assist with ongoing investigations.
The Police Service indicated that further updates will be made available to the public in due course.
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