NPP Minority Storms EOCO, Demands Wontumi's Release

Accra, Ghana – May 29, 2025 – A significant political demonstration unfolded today outside the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) headquarters in Accra. Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority, including prominent figures Hon. Afenyo Markins and KT Hammond, led a protest demanding the immediate release of Chairman Wontumi. Eyewitnesses reported a large crowd gathered, chanting slogans and expressing their dissatisfaction with EOCO's handling of the case. One participant stated, "We will not rest until Chairman Wontumi is freed!" The demonstration highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding the legal proceedings against Chairman Wontumi and underscores the deep divisions within Ghanaian politics. The protest ended peacefully, but the incident serves as a reminder of the volatile political climate in the country.