Ghana: Political Tensions Rise After Prominent Figure's Arrest

Ghana: NPP Member Warns of Retaliatory Arrests After Wontumi's Detention Accra, Ghana – Tensions are high outside the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra following the arrest of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, a key figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). A video circulating online shows an NPP member expressing concerns and issuing a warning. "Just as the NDC (National Democratic Congress) arrested Wontumi, the NPP will arrest Sammy Gyamfi when we take power," the individual stated in the video, referring to a prominent member of the opposing party. The video, filmed earlier today, captures the raw emotions and anxieties surrounding the arrest. The individual's statement highlights the deep political divisions within the country and the potential for further escalation. The EOCO has yet to release an official statement regarding the details of Chairman Wontumi’s arrest or the charges against him. The incident underscores the heightened political climate in Ghana, with both the NPP and NDC engaging in strong rhetoric. The situation will likely continue to unfold, and further updates are expected in the coming days.