Ghanaian MPs Blocked from Visiting Detained Chairman Wontumi at EOCO

Accra, Ghana – May 29, 2025 – A tense standoff unfolded today outside the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra. Members of Ghana's minority in Parliament, led by Hon. Afenyo Markins, attempted to visit Chairman Wontumi, who is currently detained at the facility. However, police officers blocked their entry, creating a heated scene. The video footage shows a large crowd gathered, with police forming a barricade. One eyewitness stated, "It was very intense. The MPs were clearly frustrated, and the crowd was agitated." Hon. Markins himself appeared visibly upset, expressing his concern for due process. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions and the public's interest in the case of Chairman Wontumi. The reasons for the police's actions remain unclear, and further investigation is needed to understand the full circumstances of this event.