A photo collage of Adu Boahene (L), Abdul Hannan Wahab and Wontumi (R)
Three figures linked to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been hit with stringent bail conditions as Ghana’s law enforcement agencies intensify investigations into alleged financial misconduct, environmental violations, and money laundering.
Chairman Wontumi granted GH¢50 million bail
Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako—popularly known as Chairman Wontumi—was granted bail of GH¢50 million with two sureties.
His bail followed interrogation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service and subsequent arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Wontumi is being investigated for illegal mining (galamsey), pollution of water bodies, encroachment on forest reserves, and causing financial loss to the state.
His lawyer, Andy Appiah Kubi, described the bail as a procedural measure pending further investigations.
NPP flagbearer hopeful, Bryan Acheampong used his properties to secure Wontumi’s release from EOCO custody.
Supporters of the embattled chairman flooded EOCO’s premises in Accra following his arrest, highlighting internal party solidarity.
NAFCO’s Abdul Hannan Wahab and wife face GH¢80 million bail
In a separate EOCO operation conducted across Accra and Tamale on June 25, 2025, former NAFCO CEO Abdul Hannan Wahab and his wife were arrested and slapped with a combined bail of GH¢80 million—GH¢50 million for Wahab and GH¢30 million for his wife.
They are being investigated for tax evasion, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state.
The Minority in Parliament has condemned the bail conditions.
Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei labelled the process as “pre-trial punishment”, calling it a political persecution.
“These are just accusations. No charges have been proven. So, why impose bail conditions that are more punishing than a conviction?” — Patricia Appiagyei
She cited Section 96 of Act 30 of Ghana’s Criminal Procedure Code arguing that bail should not be punitive but should merely ensure court attendance.
Adu-Boahene bail reviewed after legal challenge
Meanwhile, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, secured a bail reduction from GH¢120 million to GH¢80 million by an Accra Human Rights Court.
His wife, Angela Adjei Boateng, remains on GH¢80 million bail, both with two sureties, one to be justified.
The couple are under investigation for embezzlement of state funds, allegedly diverting money from a $7 million cyber-defence contract meant to boost Ghana’s digital security infrastructure.
Their arrest followed Adu-Boahene’s arrival at the Kotoka International Airport from London.
His wife was taken into custody during a visit to EOCO.
The Attorney-General’s office claims Adu-Boahene illegally transferred GH¢27.1 million to a private account linked to a firm he co-owned with his wife—funds that were meant for cybersecurity systems from Israeli company RLC Holdings Ltd.
Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem Sai opposed the bail reduction, citing concerns over flight risk and allegations that Mrs. Boateng attempted to destroy evidence.
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