Also known as: Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah · Dr Boakye-Danquah · Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah
Spokesperson for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, commenting on his conviction for illegal mining and calling for prison reforms.
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… Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah explained that Mr Wontumi had informed him of the alleged incident when he appeared in court on Tuesday, adding that prison authorities had initiated investigations to establish the facts. …
Wontumi allegedly targeted in attempted poisoning in prison – PalgraveThe Ghanaian Times
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, spokesperson to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has called on the government and Parliament to undertake major reforms in Ghana’s prison system, including the construction of a dedicated prison …
Dr Palgrave calls for prison hospital, conjugal visits and reformsJoy Online
… His comments come after Wontumi’s spokesperson, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, publicly appealed to President Mahama to forgive the embattled NPP chairman over remarks made against the President and his family during the 2024 election campaign. …
‘Don’t pardon Wontumi’ – NDC’s James Agbey warns Mahama of grassroots revoltJoy Online
… Wontumi, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted over illegal mining activities in the Samreboi Forest, conveyed the apology through his spokesperson, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, during an interview with Citi FM. …
Wontumi apologises to Mahama, seeks Presidential clemencyJoy Online
… The ICC petition was filed by Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, a former Ghanaian government spokesperson on governance and security, and Emmanuel Kotin, a counter-terrorism and security analyst. …
South Africa rejects ICC petition by Ghanaians seeking probe into migrant attacksJoy Online
… The petition was filed by Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, a former Ghanaian government spokesperson on governance and security, and Emmanuel Kotin, a counter-terrorism and security analyst. …
2 Ghanaians ask ICC to probe xenophobic violence in South AfricaJoy Online
… Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, who confirmed the transfer to Nsawam, stated: “We did not expect this outcome because, based on the evidence we provided, it was clear that there was nothing presented in court that showed Chairman Wontumi was personally involved in illegal mining through …
Legal battle looms in Ghana as 20-year mining conviction for Wontumi sparks constitutional debateJoy Online
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, says his final conversation with the convicted politician was a charge to continue working for the party and help return i …
Wontumi’s last words to me were ‘work hard, bring NPP back to power’ – Palgrave Boakye-DanquahJoy Online
Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has confirmed that Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been transferred to the Nsawam Medium Security Pr …
Wontumi taken to Nsawam Prison to begin 20-year sentence – Dr Boakye-Danquah confirmsJoy Online
Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has expressed disappointment over the court’s decision to convict and sentence New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, …
Wontumi conviction ‘sad’ – Dr Boakye-Danquah questions political implicationsA senior aide to former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has alleged that prison inmates attempted to poison him. Prison authorities have initiated investigations into the claim, according to Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, though no medical report has yet been received.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
A senior aide to former NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has alleged that prison inmates attempted to poison him. Prison authorities have initiated investigations into the claim, according to Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, though no medical report has yet been received.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, remanded since July 2026, has issued a statement reflecting on Ghana's prison conditions and calling for reforms including improved pay and accommodation for prison officers, a dedicated prison hospital with emergency linkages to military and police hospitals, and better classification of inmates to separate minor offenders from serious convicts.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, spokesperson for NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has called on the government and Parliament to reform Ghana's prison system, including constructing a dedicated prison hospital and introducing regulated conjugal visits, drawing on Chairman Wontumi's observations during his remand in July 2026.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
NDC's James Agbey has urged President Mahama not to grant clemency to NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), warning that such a move could provoke grassroots backlash. Agbey dismissed recent appeals for presidential mercy as premature, arguing that Wontumi has not yet served sufficient time and the NPP remains divided on whether to accept his conviction.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining in Samreboi Forest, has apologized to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama for remarks made during the 2024 election campaign, and is appealing for presidential clemency.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
South Africa has rejected a petition filed by two Ghanaians at the International Criminal Court seeking an investigation into attacks on foreigners, calling it "opportunistic" and arguing its own legal system can handle such matters. Ghana has repatriated citizens following anti-migrant violence and claims one of its nationals was killed, though South African authorities deny this.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Ghanaians have submitted a petition to the International Criminal Court alleging a pattern of widespread and systematic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa, accusing the government of failing to prevent or punish such crimes. South Africa has experienced a surge in anti-immigrant violence in recent months, resulting in deaths, assaults, and the displacement of tens of thousands of migrants.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Chairman of Ghana's opposition NPP, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Accra High Court for illegal mining. The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a formal challenge against the judgment, citing procedural irregularities including the absence of the lead defence counsel at verdict delivery, arguing this violated the constitutional right to counsel of choice.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, spokesperson for New Patriotic Party Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), says his last conversation with the convicted politician was a charge to continue working for the party and return it to power. Boakye-Danquah characterized the conviction as unexpected and argued it represented political victimization.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, has been transferred to Nsawam Medium Security Prison to serve a 20-year sentence following his conviction for illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region. Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay also imposed a fine of 10,000 penalty units (GH¢120,000), with an additional three-year default sentence if unpaid.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Government Spokesperson Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah has expressed disappointment over the Accra High Court's decision to convict NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to 20 years' imprisonment over illegal mining activities on the Samreboi concession in the Western Region, arguing the evidence did not establish Wontumi's personal involvement.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) has unveiled his campaign team for the NPP's internal elections, drawing on experienced politicians and party figures after nationwide consultations. The team includes former MPs and ministers such as Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh as Campaign Chairman and George Boahen Oduro as Campaign Manager.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →