Tensions Rise in Accra Following Arrest of NPP Chairman Wontumi

Accra, Ghana – May 28, 2025. A tense atmosphere hung over the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra today following the arrest of prominent NPP party chairman, Kennedy Agyapong, also known as Chairman Wontumi. A crowd of NPP supporters gathered outside the building, expressing their discontent. One supporter, a woman who identified herself only as Ama, shouted, "This is injustice! They are targeting our leader!" Another man, who declined to give his name, stated, "We will not stand idly by while they persecute our party." The arrest comes amid ongoing investigations into alleged financial irregularities. The situation remained tense throughout the afternoon, with a heavy police presence to maintain order. The event underscores the heightened political tensions in Ghana.