Maurice Ampaw Slams Wontumi's Bail, Says NPP Will Demand Jesus and Angels as Sureties When in Power

• Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its handling of Chairman Wontumi's case
• The renowned lawyer warned the NDC that the next New Patriotic Party government would frustrate its members in return
• He noted that should he become the next EOCO head, the NPP would demand Jesus and the Angel Michael as sureties

Outspoken legal practitioner, Lawyer Maurice Ampaw, has launched a scathing attack on the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the bail conditions imposed on Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, as outrageous and politically motivated.

Speaking in a recent media interview, Ampaw expressed frustration over the GH¢50 million bail set by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), following Wontumi’s arrest and detention.

According to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the conditions were not only excessive but were deliberately designed to frustrate their Ashanti Regional Chairman.

Chairman Wontumi, a key figure in the opposition party, was recently arrested by the EOCO for a series of charges. Though he was granted bail, sources within the party said he was unable to meet the conditions, resulting in continued detention.

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The incident has triggered heated political commentary, with the NPP accusing EOCO and the current administration of weaponising state institutions against political opponents.

Ampaw, known for his unwavering support for the opposition party, accused the NDC of setting a dangerous precedent, warning that political power is not permanent.

He noted that the next NPP government set unreasonable bail conditions for NDC officials, including requesting for Jesus Christ and Angel Michael as sureties.

Maurice Ampaw's video warning NDC officials is below:

Reactions to Maurice Ampaw's NPP/NDC remarks

Netizens who saw the video of Maurice Ampaw ranting over Chairman Wontumi's bail conditions and what the next NPP government would do NDC officials expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.

While some laughed over the comment, others criticised him. YEN.com.gh has compiled some of these social media reactions below.

@Current wrote:

"The only option the NDC have is to rule till thy kingdom come cos...hmmmmmmm."

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@Rurhasare wrote:

"This Wontumi, both radio stations and TV stations should be closed down, coz they always lie to the youth. Nowadays, the youth we re wise oooo."

@Siidoff wrote:

"Power can never change. NPP cannot win power again in Ghana."

@Kwame Abban wrote:

"Who told this man that power is going to change?"

@Mr.Shaibu wrote:

"He’s lobbying indirectly to be EOCO boss when NPP comes to power in 2098."

Chairman Wontumi arrested and detained by EOCO

Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, was arrested by the EOCO.

The Economic and Organised Crime Office reportedly picked up the controversial politician after reporting himself in for questioning on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Chairman Wontumi's arrest was linked to a $55 million fraud issue allegedly involving his company, Akonta Mining. Netizens had mixed reactions to the latest news.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh