Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has condemned a National Security raid on his residence, describing it as political witch-hunting and unlawful.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, the outspoken politician questioned the basis for the raid.
“Was I ever a Vice President? Have I ever chaired a board? Have I ever been a CEO? Was I ever a minister?” he asked. “I am only the chairman of a political party, and it is my duty to campaign for my party. So why are you coming after me?”
The raid reportedly took place around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, with about 23 heavily armed police officers arriving in five vehicles.
Wontumi disclosed that he had been invited for questioning by the police on Monday, May 19, but could not honour the invitation due to ill health. He assured the police he would report on Monday, May 26, at 10:00 a.m.
Despite earlier claims that the operatives had an arrest warrant, Wontumi disputed the reports.
“They couldn’t provide any warrant when I asked. What I was told was that they had been asked to bring me to Accra. Over 20 people with five vehicles. I struggled at the gate for over 30 minutes, and they couldn’t get hold of me,” he said.
He called on Ghanaians to speak out against what he described as a growing wave of intimidation targeting political opponents.