Ghana: NPP Supporters Protest Chairman Wontumi's Arrest, Question 50 Million Bail

Accra, Ghana – May 30, 2025 witnessed a demonstration outside the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) headquarters in Accra. Dozens of supporters from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) rallied, demanding the immediate release of their chairman, Kennedy Agyapong, also known as Chairman Wontumi. The protest stems from Wontumi’s arrest and the subsequent 50 million Ghanaian cedi bail set by the court. One protester stated, "50 million is unprecedented; nobody has ever gotten that high a bail before." This high bail amount has sparked outrage among NPP supporters, highlighting the political tensions and public scrutiny surrounding the case. The protest underscores the importance of transparency and fairness in the legal process. The peaceful demonstration reflects the public's engagement with the ongoing political discourse in Ghana.