… The NPP’s deputy general secretary, Haruna Mohammed, has argued that if anything went wrong with the EXIM loan the fault lies with the bank, not the borrower, and accused Ayine of trying to criminalise opponents before the courts have ruled. …
… Responding to comments from the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Haruna Mohammed, Ako Gunn argued that what critics describe as “divisions” are simply normal processes of political competition and democratic engagement within the party. …
… Speaking to the media, Ashanti Regional Director of the NHIS, Muniru Muntaka Mohammed, disclosed that 51,976 new subscribers were enrolled during the campaign, while 1,432,198 existing members renewed their subscriptions. …
The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has issued a strong warning over the health condition of the party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye DC, who is currently in the custody of the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI). …
The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has called on the government to ensure that arrests are carried out strictly within the bounds of due process, insisting that arrests must be aimed at prosecution and not persecution. …
… Also speaking after the proceedings, the NPP’s Deputy General Secretary, Haruna Mohammed, cautioned that developments surrounding the case must be handled carefully to avoid undermining the peace and democratic stability of the country. …
… The Deputy General Secretary of the party, Haruna Mohammed, noted that all internal structures and committees are in place, saying the party has received encouraging feedback from the grassroots. …
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti regional chairman of the opposition NPP and a businessman known as Chairman Wontumi, has asked prosecutors to negotiate a plea bargain in a multi-million-cedi bank fraud case related to Ghana Export-Import Bank. He is simultaneously fighting two other cases concerning alleged illegal mining and running for the NPP's national chairmanship.
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NPP Ashanti chairman Wontumi seeks plea bargain in bank fraud case while fighting mining charges and running for party leadership—high-profile corruption case with multiple legal fronts.
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti regional chairman of the opposition NPP and a businessman known as Chairman Wontumi, has asked prosecutors to negotiate a plea bargain in a multi-million-cedi bank fraud case related to Ghana Export-Import Bank. He is simultaneously fighting two other cases concerning alleged illegal mining and running for the NPP's national chairmanship.
The Ashanti Regional branch of the National Health Insurance Authority registered 1,484,174 subscribers in May, exceeding its one-million-person target for the month declared in honour of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's birth month. The total comprised 51,976 new members and 1,432,198 renewals.
NDC Deputy National Communications Officer Godwin Ako Gunn rejected claims of internal party division, characterizing electoral contests and differing opinions as normal democratic processes rather than factional breakdowns.
NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed claims President Mahama's involvement in the NDC Council of Elders' directive against early campaigning signals concern about divisions within the governing party, with various interests positioning themselves ahead of future presidential primaries.
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the National Health Insurance Authority registered and renewed membership for 1.48 million people during its first "King's Month" campaign in May 2026, comprising 51,976 new subscribers and 1,432,198 renewals. The initiative, held in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been adopted as an annual programme to be observed every May.
The New Patriotic Party's Deputy General Secretary has warned that security officers could be charged with murder if anything happens to the Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye DC, currently detained by the Bureau of National Intelligence. He expressed concern that Abronye, who underwent surgery and requires consistent medication, may not receive proper medical attention while in custody.
The NPP Deputy General Secretary has called on the government to ensure arrests follow due process and are aimed at prosecution rather than persecution, warning against using heavy security during arrests or silencing dissent through intimidation.
The NPP has protested the last-minute transfer of its regional chairman Kwame Baffoe's bail application from Criminal Court Two to General Jurisdiction Two, with party officials calling the move "mind-boggling" and suggesting it was deliberate judicial obstruction. Baffoe was remanded into custody by Circuit Court 9 over allegations of spreading false news.
Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed has defended Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) against criminal charges linked to an Exim Bank loan facility, arguing that any irregularities should be blamed on the bank rather than the beneficiary and accusing the Attorney-General of targeting political opponents.
The New Patriotic Party declared itself fully ready for polling station elections scheduled for May 10–16, with Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed saying all internal structures and committees are in place and the party has received encouraging grassroots feedback. A High Court in Nalerigu granted an interim injunction restraining the NPP from holding elections in Bunkpurugu Constituency after an application alleging breaches of internal rules and natural justice concerns.
The Minister for Roads and Highways urged contractors to adhere to project timelines during an inspection of the Bediako–Kasapin road, expressing dissatisfaction with slow progress and warning that failure to improve work pace could result in contract termination. He directed contractor Delovely Company Limited to complete the project by November 30, 2027.