Five Inmates Tried To Poison Wontumi – Aide

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, is a former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, Wontumi's spokesperson, informed JoyNews that five inmates allegedly tried to poison him in recent weeks. The Ghana Prisons Service is investigating the allegation, as the claim was brought to their attention.

Chief Superintendent Abdul Latif of the Prisons Service stated that there was no cause for concern regarding Wontumi's security in prison. He also dismissed claims of preferential treatment for Wontumi at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison, emphasizing that he is subject to the same rules and regulations as other inmates. The investigation into the alleged poisoning attempt is ongoing.