Political commentator and founding President of IMANI Center for Policy and Education Think Tank Franklin Cudjoe has waded into the recent release of NPP’s Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, with a poignant and politically charged comments.

In a Facebook post that has since gone viral, Franklin Cudjoe expressed disappointment over the unfolding developments, describing them as truly sad. He added that such treatment is the reason why former Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has ran into hiding and doesn’t want to appear before the Office of the Special Prosecutor and instead offer testimony via zoom from an undisclosed location.

“This is truly sad. I understand why my man, the former finance minister, has chosen to stay in hiding away from the Special Prosecutor and requesting to testify in court through Zoom. Speedy recovery, my friends, but please just account for the many grave ills you have been accused of during your tenure in office. My dear brothers and sisters, let’s continue to remember them in our prayers.” He wrote.

While expressing sympathy for those allegedly involved, he concluded on a solemn and spiritual note, urging the public to remember them in prayers.

The vociferous Ghanaian politician and businessman, Chairman Wontumi, was spotted for the first time since his reported release from EOCO custody looking sick and dizzy, sending social media into a frenzy.

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), known for his loud charisma and unfiltered political jabs, was seen stepping out of the EOCO premises looking visibly calm but slightly tired.

Dressed in a simple red-shirt and accompanied by a few loyal aides, Wontumi waved to a small crowd of supporters who had gathered quietly outside to show solidarity.

While the circumstances surrounding his recent invitation by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) remain vague, sources close to the matter hint it was linked to an ongoing investigation into some business dealings involving his mining interests.

Franklin Cudjoe’s comment seek to send solidarity to the detained chairman, since he has already condemned the EOCO for keeping Chairman Wontumi for more than 48hours.