FLASHBACK: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, yesterday led a high-level delegation of party executives to the Nsawam Medium Security Prison to visit jailed Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.
Mr. Antwi-Boasiako is serving a 20-year jail term following his conviction by the Criminal Division of the Accra High Court for unlawful assignment of mineral rights and facilitating illegal mining on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region, on July 20, 2026.
High-Powered NPP Delegation
Dr. Bawumia was accompanied by several NPP heavyweights, including former NPP National Chairman, Freddy Blay, Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and NPP General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua and Chief of Staff at Dr. Bawumia’s Office, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu.
Members of Parliament (MPs) including MP for Effiduase/Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, MP for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, MP for Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, MP for Odotobri, Tony Mmieh, MP for Juaben, Francis Kwabena Berepong Owusu-Akyaw, MP for Kwadaso, Prof. Kingsley Nyarko, Greater Accra Regional Chairman Divine Otoo Agorhom, and MP for Sabin, Obiri Yeboah, and other party officials were at the Nsawam Prisons as well.
Party’s Continued Backing
Prison officials received the delegation and took them through standard access procedures before they were granted access to the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman.
According to sources, Dr. Bawumia used the visit to assure Mr. Antwi-Boasiako of the party’s support and to brief him on the appeal process currently underway.
Mr. Antwi-Boasiako was said to be in high spirits during the meeting. Sources said he expressed optimism and insisted his “spirit remains unbroken” as he pursues further legal avenues.
Residents around the Nsawam Medium Security Prison gathered as the convoy left the facility. Some were seen waving as the vehicles departed, accounts relayed to Daily Guide indicated.
A Daily Guide Report