The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Dr. Fredua Agyemang Badu II, has called for strict adherence to due process in the investigation into allegations of fraud and financial impropriety against Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to the Deputy Attorney General, Justice Srem-Sai, Chairman Wontumi is under investigation for serious criminal offences, including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering.
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) is handling the case, with asset recovery efforts underway.
Speaking during President John Dramani Mahama’s “Thank You Tour” in the Bono Region, Osagyefo Dr. Agyemang Badu II emphasized the importance of fairness and impartiality in the application of the law.
“If somebody does anything wrong, apply the law and bring the person to book. Even me, Agyemang Badu — if you hear I have offended, bring me to book so that the right thing is done. But if no wrong has been done by an individual, then don’t touch that individual.”
The Dormaahene expressed admiration for Chairman Wontumi but stressed that no one should be above the law.
“Chairman Wontumi—I really like him, but even though I like him, I am not saying due process shouldn’t work. If I have done something wrong, the law allows me to be investigated.”
Osagyefo Dr. Agyemang Badu II also criticized Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s recent protest at the EOCO headquarters, describing it as unorthodox.
“I’m not saying Ghanaians should not support him, but Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin going to EOCO and sitting on the floor—I wasn’t happy with it. He should let me know when he wants to go to such a place so I can send one of my people to follow him with a seat,” he said with a touch of humor.