Wontumi’s spokesperson rejects AG’s flight risk claim, demands fair bail hearing
By Felix Cofie Spokesperson for embattled New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has rejected claims that his client poses a flight risk if granted bail. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Dr. Boakye-Danquah described as misleading a newspaper headline suggesting that […]
Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, spokesperson for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Wontumi, has dismissed claims that his client is a flight risk if released on bail. In a statement released on August 12, 2026, Boakye-Danquah contended that a newspaper headline implying the Attorney General was objecting to bail on the grounds of Wontumi's potential departure from the country was inaccurate.
He pointed out that the State had held Wontumi's passport for over a year, suggesting that the idea of the chairman fleeing the nation was unfounded. The spokesperson argued that since Wontumi has never requested the release of his passport for any purpose, including medical treatment or personal travel, he could not reasonably be considered a flight risk.
He urged the Attorney General to permit the High Court to independently assess Wontumi's bail application, citing Article 14(4) of the 1992 Constitution, which grants the court the authority to determine bail conditions. Boakye-Danquah accused the Attorney General of attempting to sway public opinion and potentially bias the judicial process through media statements, stating that such comments prejudiced the court proceedings and jeopardized the integrity of justice.
The spokesperson defended Wontumi's compliance with legal processes, describing him as a law-abiding citizen who has not evaded the legal system and continues to cooperate with authorities. He cautioned that media trials could erode public trust in Ghana's justice system and tarnish the reputations of individuals before their cases are decided by the courts.
Boakye-Danquah appealed to the Attorney General to cease what he termed "media prosecution" and allow the High Court to make the determination without external influence. He emphasized the importance of upholding the principle of presumption of innocence until a person is proven guilty, stating that justice must not only be rendered but also appear to be fair, impartial, and free from bias.
Wontumi is presently facing legal proceedings, with a bail application scheduled to be addressed by the High Court.
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