EOCO has seized 15 of my luxury cars, including my Rolls-Royce and Bentley – Chairman Wontumi
Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), disclosed during an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem morning show on September 30, 2025, that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) had seized 15 of his luxury vehicles, including a Bentley, a Rolls-Royce, and a Land Cruiser, among others.
Expressing frustration, he insisted the seizure lacked justification, as the vehicles were legally purchased from Bright Selby, a reputable car dealer near the NPP office at Asylum Down in Accra, who had paid all required port duties and registration fees. “I have been quiet. As we are talking now, 15 of my cars have been confiscated by EOCO. I bought all the cars from Bright. He has the right registration. He paid the port fees and everything,” Wontumi stated, emphasizing the legitimacy of his acquisitions while noting his reluctance to publicize personal grievances.
Wontumi, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and extensive collection of high-end vehicles often displayed at public events, abruptly ended the discussion, saying, “I want to end this conversation here. One day, God will speak for me.” His remarks, which trended widely on social media with thousands of views, sparked debates about potential political targeting, especially given the timing ahead of NPP internal elections. The exact reasons for the seizure remain unclear, but they appear linked to ongoing EOCO investigations into Wontumi’s affairs, which have intensified scrutiny on his wealth and business dealings.
The controversy follows Wontumi’s dramatic arrest and detention by EOCO in May 2025, when he was interrogated at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters, arriving in a 2025-registered Chevrolet Corvette that drew significant online attention. After hours of questioning, he was hospitalized briefly due to health issues before being released on bail on June 2, 2025, amid protests by NPP supporters outside EOCO’s offices. Around the same time, EOCO questioned Bright Selby, the dealer tied to Wontumi’s vehicle purchases, though the NPP’s Deputy General Secretary offered limited comment, affirming only the party’s cooperation.
Adding to the complexity, in early September 2025, the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) recovered three government-owned vehicles from Wontumi’s residence, an action framed by MASLOC’s CEO, Abigail Elorm Mensah, as part of efforts to reclaim state assets. Separately, media personality A Plus alleged in May that Wontumi’s assets, including cars and properties, faced potential confiscation over claims of large-scale looting—allegations Wontumi’s allies have dismissed as unproven.
Justice Srem Sai, the Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, confirmed that Wontumi is under investigation for serious offenses, including fraud, causing financial loss to the state, and money laundering, with probes extending to an international organized crime scheme. These developments, decried by Wontumi’s supporters as politically motivated, highlight tensions between Ghana’s anti-corruption agencies and prominent opposition figures.
