EOCO says visit to Wontumi’s property was for valuation, not a raid

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has refuted claims that its agents conducted an unauthorized search of the residential property of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a press release dated November 9, 2026, EOCO clarified that its personnel, in conjunction with officials from the Lands Commission, had visited the property in Tema to conduct a professional valuation.

EOCO stated that this process was a necessary step following the freezing of the property, which had been confirmed by a court decision from the previous year. According to EOCO, the property had been seized and the valuation was being carried out as per due process to facilitate the Lands Commission's evaluation. The statement emphasized that the visit lasted for fewer than ten minutes and did not lead to any disturbances.

EOCO dismissed the reports alleging a raid as untrue and cautioned the public against relying on such misleading publications. The Office urged the public to disregard media reports that portrayed the visit as an unlawful raid on Wontumi's residence. The freezing of the property was part of an ongoing investigation, and the visit aimed at gathering the necessary measurements and coordinates for a comprehensive valuation.