“Wontumi doesn’t like where he is”– Palgrave Boakye

Palgrave Boakye, spokesperson for former Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, revealed that the latter is currently serving his sentence at Nsawam Prison. Despite speculation, Wontumi is indeed incarcerated and not pleased with his situation. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Dr. Boakye Danquah confirmed that Wontumi was taken to prison immediately after concluding all legal proceedings on the day of his sentencing.

However, unlike typical prisoners who receive a week to arrange their affairs, Wontumi had no grace period and would have served three months within weeks.

Dr. Boakye expressed concern over Wontumi's continued detention, emphasizing that the sentence originated from an unjust case. He stated that his legal team had filed an appeal against the judgment, with a court hearing expected the following week. Additionally, Dr. Boakye highlighted an unfortunate incident during a legal vacation when a Zoom hearing occurred.

Wontumi was the 10th case to be presented, and just as it reached his turn, the judge cited illness and adjourned the session. Dr. Boakye expressed her sadness about the unfortunate turn of events, hoping that the ongoing legal process would enable a review of the matter. Her sentiments coincided with President John Dramani Mahama's recent decision to grant presidential pardons to 863 convicts nationwide.

The announcement has garnered attention to several high-profile individuals, including Wontumi, whose case remains pending.