"No Interview With TV3": NPP Vice Chair Gives Directive At EOCO Premises Over Wontumi's Detention
- A video of NPP members massing outside the EOCO headquarters is trending online
- The disgruntled members voiced their displeasure over the recent arrest of Chairman Wontumi
- Social media users who reacted to the video have also shared their views on the arrest
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Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, massed at the front of the EOCO premises after Chairman Wontumi was arrested on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A viral video on TikTok showed some party members voicing their displeasure at his arrest.
Alhaji Osman Masawudu, the third National Vice Chairman of the NPP, however, created a scene after he issued a direct warning that no NPP member on the premises should speak to TV3.
Source: Twitter
He then confronted some unidentified individuals who tried to challenge his directive.
Alhaji Masawudu explained that the party had decided to boycott Media General, and that decision must be adhered to.
Paul Yandoh speaks on Wontumi’s arrest
Paul Yandoh, Ashanti Regional Communications Director, also criticised the National Security operatives’ conduct.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosi Sen show, he said the manner of the arrest showed no civility; they bundled Wontumi into their vehicle and drove off.
“If EOCO had an appointment with him, what happened to the proper way of inviting people?” he asked. He vowed to remain at EOCO and questioned the motive behind the arrest.
Wontumi was reportedly arrested and detained by Economic and Organised Crime Office operatives upon his return to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) after he went to CID headquarters in Accra for questioning.
According to Lawyer Andy Appiah Kubi, counsel for Chairman Wontumi, his client was being investigated for causing financial loss to the state.
Rift between NPP and Media General
Alhaji Osman Masawudu, the 3rd National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), grabbed headlines last month when the Minority in Parliament held a press conference on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
This followed after he pushed the TV3 microphone to the floor before the start of the press conference.
He later confessed in an interview with Kumasi-based Ashh FM that he had no regrets over his actions due to the stance taken by the party regarding that media house.
Media General reports Alhaji Osman Masawudu
Media General subsequently filed a police complaint over remarks made by Alhaji Osman Masawudu against TV3 journalists.
The company, in a release on April 18, also called for urgent action to protect press freedom in Ghana.
Media General also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting journalists.
NPP boycotts Media General platforms
The NPP in January announced this decision to boycott all Media General's platforms, including TV3, 3 FM, and Onua FM.
The main opposition party, in a release on January 26, said the decision followed unsuccessful attempts to address concerns over biased and unprofessional conduct by Media General hosts and management.
At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 100 likes and comments.
Watch the video below:
Reaction to Alhaji Osman's Order
Social media users who took to the comments of the video have shared varied opinions on the actions of the NPP vice chair.
Kwabena commented:
How can you be fighting a media house that has more viewership than any media house in Ghana? Media General… All because of Captain Smart.
Dharc stated:
I love this man too much.
Kwasia Bi Nti replied:
Don't worry, when you come to power in 2090 something, you can sell Ghana. But for now, leave us to enjoy our Mahama in peace.
Regina reacted:
"Chairman, yesterday when you weren't there, TV3 came. I tried to call you but I didn't get you. Thank God you're here now. We like what you are doing."
Wisdom Xelorm indicated:
"This is a total disrespect to all media houses. It is TV3 today; tomorrow might be a different media house."
Prophecy about Chairman Wontumi goes viral
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian prophet got tongues wagging after he prophesied about the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, amid his recent issues with the state.
The video sighted by YEN.com.gh on TikTok showed the renowned preacher stating that Chairman Wontumi would face many challenges this year.
The pastor’s prophecy comes after a national security raid at the staunch NPP member’s residence.
Source: YEN.com.gh
