Wontumi Shakes His Legs to Debunk Claims of a Mild Stroke After Release from EOCO Custody
Ashanti NPP Chairman showcases strength in viral video to shut down stroke rumors following his release from EOCO custody amid ongoing investigations.
- Wontumi released after meeting GH₵50M EOCO bail conditions
- Viral video shows him shaking his legs to refute stroke rumors
- Investigations continue into alleged fraud and money laundering.
In a dramatic show of vitality, Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has dismissed rumors of ill health—specifically claims that he had suffered a mild stroke—by energetically shaking his legs in a viral video after his after he visited the NPP headquarters to express his profound gratitude to the General Secretary, and all party members
Wontumi, officially known as Bernard Antwi Boasiako, was released on Monday, June 2, after meeting strict bail conditions set by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
He had been in custody since May 27, facing investigations related to fraud, money laundering, and causing financial loss to the state. Authorities have also hinted at a possible link to an international organised crime network, according to Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai.
He was granted bail of GH₵50 million with two sureties to be justified. Initially, his legal team struggled to meet these terms, resulting in a delay in his release.
However, on May 30, his lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi confirmed that the bail documentation had been completed, largely with the help of NPP stalwart and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, who acted as a surety.
Despite fulfilling the bail requirements, Wontumi’s release was delayed further due to a legal application filed to review the bail conditions.
The application was later withdrawn, allowing EOCO to process his release.
Rumors began circulating during his detention that Wontumi had suffered a mild stroke and was in deteriorating health.
In response, he made a bold appearance shortly after his release, captured on video vigorously shaking his legs—a gesture interpreted as his way of dismissing the health rumors and affirming his physical strength.
The video has since gone viral on social media, with supporters celebrating his return and critics questioning the political undertones of his arrest.
His detention sparked significant attention, with NPP Members of Parliament, party executives, and supporters rallying behind him and criticizing the bail terms as excessive and politically motivated.
Though released, Chairman Wontumi remains a subject of ongoing investigations. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is reportedly preparing its own docket separate from those of EOCO and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
Wontumi is expected to cooperate fully with the authorities as investigations into the alleged offenses continue.
