Bawumia Addresses Wontumi's Arrest: A Call for Calm Amidst Political Tensions

Ghanaian Vice President Bawumia Addresses Wontumi's Arrest: A Call for Calm and Due Process Accra, Ghana – May 30, 2025 – Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia addressed the media today regarding the recent arrest of NPP Chairman Wontumi. The briefing took place outside the court where Wontumi is being held, in the presence of a large group of supporters. Bawumia emphasized the importance of following legal procedures and urged calm among Wontumi's supporters. "We are following the due process, the legal process, to make sure that he is released as soon as possible," Bawumia stated. He also pleaded with the crowd to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands. The video of the briefing quickly spread across social media, generating considerable discussion and raising questions about the nature of Wontumi's arrest and the ongoing legal proceedings. The situation highlights the ongoing political tensions in Ghana. The government's commitment to due process, as highlighted by Bawumia, is crucial in maintaining stability during such sensitive times.