Top Politician's Intervention Secures Release in High-Profile Ghana Arrest

Ghanaian Politics: Dr. Bryan Acheampong Speaks After Wontumi's Release from EOCO Custody Accra, Ghana – June 2, 2025 – A significant event unfolded in Ghana yesterday as Chairman Wontumi, a prominent figure, was released from Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) custody. The release followed the intervention of Dr. Bryan Acheampong, another prominent political figure. A short video circulating online shows Dr. Acheampong addressing the media immediately following the release. "It's a legal process," Dr. Acheampong stated in the video, responding to questions about the release. "He's gone home." His comments were brief, but the video clearly shows the tense atmosphere surrounding the event. The video, uploaded to social media, has already garnered significant attention, highlighting the public interest in this political development. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions within Ghanaian politics and the complexities of the legal system.