Wontumi to report this week, but his lawyer said he is ill – CID Boss

The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, has provided fresh updates on the ongoing investigation into Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Chairman Wontumi is under investigation over serious allegations involving his company, Akonta Mining Limited. The company is accused of operating without a valid mining licence, polluting water bodies, and unlawfully entering a forest reserve.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday, June 30, 2025, DCOP Donkor confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing and that Chairman Wontumi has been cooperating with authorities.

“The case is also actively ongoing. Chairman Wontumi has visited a number of times. He is also actually supposed to be coming to us sometime this week, but unfortunately, he was ill — his lawyer submitted a letter to us stating that he was ill. I believe he is now okay because we have communicated to them that he should see us this week, and they have responded,” she said.

She also revealed that more individuals have been identified as part of the investigation. One of them, known as Agor, has already been arrested.

“I must mention that he is not the only one we have arrested or are investigating. A number of people are being considered as persons of interest. Last week, for example, we had a party on Agor, who was part of the investigation related to do with Akonta Mining.

“He was arrested here and detained. We have taken a statement from him, and we are continuing with that investigation. I want to assure you that that particular investigation is actively ongoing, and when we are done, we will definitely inform the public of the final action,” she added.

The CID’s update has reignited public interest in the case, which has been closely followed due to its environmental implications and the high-profile status of the individuals involved.