Ghanaian Minority MPs Stage Protest March Over Chairman Wontumi's Detention

Ghanaian Minority MPs Protest Continued Detention of Chairman Wontumi Accra, Ghana – On May 29, 2025, members of Ghana’s minority party in parliament took a dramatic step, walking out of the parliamentary session and marching to the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra. Their protest centered on the continued detention of Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman. Wontumi had been granted bail earlier that day by EOCO, but remained in custody. The Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, MP for Weija-Gbawe, expressed his party's deep concern. "Why would we want to do this? Why is it persecution or prosecution?" he questioned, highlighting the perceived injustice. The march to EOCO was a clear demonstration of the minority party's solidarity with Wontumi and their belief that his continued detention was politically motivated. The protest underscores the intense political climate in Ghana. The minority party's actions suggest a deep distrust of the legal process and a belief that Wontumi is being targeted unfairly. The event highlights the ongoing power struggles and tensions within Ghana's political landscape. While the situation remains tense, the protest march itself serves as a symbol of the minority party's determination to fight for what they believe is right. The coming days will be crucial in determining the outcome of Chairman Wontumi's case and the broader political implications of this significant protest.