{
  "id": 17048631,
  "title": "Five Inmates Tried To Poison Wontumi – Aide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/five-inmates-tried-to-poison-wontumi-aide",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T10:34:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/five-inmates-tried-to-poison-wontumi-aide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi Five inmates allegedly attempted to poison the incarcerated former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known Read More... The post Five Inmates Tried To Poison Wontumi – Aide appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}