Frank Annoh-Dompreh serves as Minority Chief Whip and represents Nsawam Adoagyiri in Parliament. He attacked EOCO officers for how they arrested Chairman Wontumi at their offices Thursday. The MP called the arrest an ambush that used unnecessary force against the regional party leader. Annoh-Dompreh said Wontumi had already helped police with their investigation before EOCO took him. He described the arrest as actions from a military government rather than proper law enforcement.
Chairman Wontumi worked with Criminal Investigation Department officers for two days before his arrest on Tuesday, May 27. EOCO agents grabbed him like he was running from the law even though he cooperated with police. The businessman collapsed from stress and went to the hospital after his arrest. Officials set his bail at 50 million cedis with two people backing him. Opposition lawmakers said the bail amount was too high and designed to keep Wontumi locked up.
Parliament members from the minority party refused to attend meetings after the arrest. They went to EOCO headquarters demanding Wontumi's immediate release from custody. The group said the arrest showed unfair treatment of their party chairman. Opposition MPs continue protesting outside the crime office building. They want authorities to free Wontumi right away.
Chairman Wontumi worked with Criminal Investigation Department officers for two days before his arrest on Tuesday, May 27. EOCO agents grabbed him like he was running from the law even though he cooperated with police. The businessman collapsed from stress and went to the hospital after his arrest. Officials set his bail at 50 million cedis with two people backing him. Opposition lawmakers said the bail amount was too high and designed to keep Wontumi locked up.
Parliament members from the minority party refused to attend meetings after the arrest. They went to EOCO headquarters demanding Wontumi's immediate release from custody. The group said the arrest showed unfair treatment of their party chairman. Opposition MPs continue protesting outside the crime office building. They want authorities to free Wontumi right away.
