Ghanaian Parliament: Minority Caucus Ends Boycott After Bail Controversy

Ghanaian Parliament: Minority Caucus Ends Boycott Ghana's political landscape saw a significant development on Friday, May 30, 2025, as the Minority Caucus in Parliament ended their brief boycott. The boycott, which began earlier in the week, stemmed from the GHC50 million bail granted to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), also known as Chairman Wontumi. The high bail amount sparked controversy and led to the Minority's decision to withdraw from parliamentary proceedings. The video from Onua Online shows the members of the Minority Caucus returning to the chamber. Their return signals a resolution, at least temporarily, to the political tension. While the exact terms of their return remain unclear, the visual evidence confirms the end of the boycott. "We are back to work," a member of the Minority Caucus stated in a brief interview following the resumption of the session. The statement, though concise, demonstrates their commitment to returning to their parliamentary duties. The incident underscores the ongoing political dynamics in Ghana and the impact of high-profile legal cases on the nation's legislative processes. While the immediate resolution is positive, the underlying issues remain to be addressed.