Thousands Rally for Chairman Wontumi's Release

Thousands Gather Outside EOCO Office Awaiting Chairman Wontumi's Release Kumasi, Ghana – June 2, 2025 – Thousands of people gathered outside the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) in Kumasi today, awaiting the release of Chairman Wontumi, a prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The atmosphere was tense yet largely peaceful, according to eyewitnesses. One individual, speaking to reporters on the scene, stated, "We are here for our Chairman Wontumi. We are cooperating with the law. Our leaders have given whatever requirements they made, so they are now in the procedure to release Chairman Wontumi for us." He further emphasized the party's commitment to peace and urged the media to only report statements from official party channels. The event highlights the significance of Chairman Wontumi within the NPP and the anticipation surrounding his release from EOCO custody. The large turnout underscores the public interest in the case and its potential political implications. Further investigations are underway to determine the exact nature of the charges against Chairman Wontumi and the details of his release.