Military Deployed to BNI Headquarters Amidst NPP Protest for Wontumi's Release

Accra, Ghana – May 30, 2025. A tense situation unfolded today at the headquarters of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) in Accra, Ghana. A large group of supporters from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) stormed the premises, demanding the release of their party chairman, Kennedy Agyapong, also known as Chairman Wontumi. The demonstration led to a significant increase in security measures, with military personnel deployed to the BNI headquarters. A video shared by The1957News, a Ghanaian news source, captured the arrival of military personnel and the tense atmosphere among the crowd. One eyewitness stated, "The situation was very heated. People were shouting and pushing, demanding Wontumi's release." The BNI has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident or Chairman Wontumi's status. The deployment of military personnel indicates the seriousness of the situation and the potential for further escalation. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions in Ghana.