Wontumi’s arrest: EOCO’s GHS50m bail condition is to punish him – Afenyo-Markin

The Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has asked the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to immediately revoke the 50 million Cedis bail to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly called Chairman Wontumi.

According to him, the bail condition is just to punish him.

The Minority Leader’s first day on the floor since the House resumed on Tuesday, May 27.

There was near drama as the first deputy speaker, who was in the chair, drew the minority leader’s attention to orders 93 and 67 of Parliament’s Standing Orders.

But members on his rise in their feet, chanting and singing portions of the national anthem.

The Speaker finally granted him (the Minority Leader) leave to raise his concerns. Afenyo Markin stressed the need for the rule of law to be enforced, noting Chairman Wontumi is unwell and has been sent to the NIB clinic.

He said the move by EOCO is just to punish the Ashanti regional NPP chairman. “It’s clear the 50 million cedis is to punish him.” He emphasised the need for the rule of law and due process to be followed.

He wants EOCO to revoke the 50 million cedis bail condition slapped on Wontumi, or his side would protest by absenting themselves from proceedings. “Eoco must, without delay revoke the bail condition”

After his submission, the first deputy speaker gave his ruling, indicating parliament cannot help in this matter as it cannot tell Eoco what to do.

The Minority then walked out, and the house subsequently adjourned sitting.

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