Ghanaian MP Challenges Wontumi's Excessive Bail: ‘Unjustified Before Investigation’

Ghanaian MP Condemns GHS50 Million Bail for Wontumi: ‘Outrageous’ Before Investigation Kumasi, Ghana – May 29, 2025 – A significant controversy has erupted following the setting of a GHS50 million bail for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. The bail amount has drawn sharp criticism from Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, Member of Parliament for Effia, who deemed it excessive and unjustified before any formal investigation into the allegations against Wontumi. "Why impose a GHS50m bail on someone yet to be investigated? He won’t run; he’s a man of substance," stated Boamah-Nyarko in a video released by JoyNews. The MP's statement highlights concerns about the fairness of the legal process. The high bail amount raises questions about potential political motivations and the implications for due process. The incident underscores the ongoing political tensions in Ghana and the scrutiny surrounding high-profile cases. The situation remains under development, and further updates are expected as the legal proceedings continue.