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Wontumi falls ill during EOCO probe, rushed to hospital
- Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, fell ill and was rushed to a hospital during questioning by EOCO officials in Accra on May 27, 2025.
- The interrogation related to Wontumi's dealings with Exim Bank and followed an escort from his Kumasi residence amid allegations involving mining activities and bank disputes.
- Following approximately six hours of questioning, a video surfaced showing Wontumi being taken to a hospital. His attorney, Andy Appiah Kubi, acknowledged that Wontumi became unwell during the interrogation and was admitted for medical care but chose not to provide further details.
- Appiah Kubi disclosed that Exim Bank has issued a writ of summons to them, which they intend to contest in court, and that questioning of Wontumi will continue once his health improves.
- The event triggered political reactions accusing EOCO of persecution, with no further medical details released and EOCO declining comments on the interrogation and health incident.
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