Ghanaian Protesters Burn Tires After Arrest of NPP Chairman

Tension Mounts in Accra as NPP Supporters Protest Wontumi's Arrest. Accra, Ghana – A protest erupted outside the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) building last night following the arrest of Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi. The demonstration, which began around 9 pm, saw NPP sympathizers setting tires ablaze in a display of anger and frustration. A heavy police presence was deployed to maintain order and prevent further escalation. One eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "The atmosphere was extremely charged. People were shouting and very upset about the arrest." Another protester, identified as Kwame Owusu, added, "We won't stand by and watch them treat our chairman this way!" The protest lasted for approximately an hour, with police successfully preventing any major incidents. The situation remains tense, and further developments are expected.