Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has made a public appeal to President John Mahama to consider the condition of jailed businessman and politician Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Ampaw urged the President to reflect on Wontumi's situation, emphasizing the need for reflection, reconciliation, and humanity. He made the appeal in a video shared by Jonnex on X on Sunday, October 4, 2026, on Wontumi TV.
Ampaw called on President Mahama to personally visit Wontumi in prison and hold a deep conversation with him. According to Ampaw, Chairman Wontumi is going through a difficult period in prison and could benefit from an intervention by the President. He emphasized that there comes a time when people must put aside their differences and consider how best to move the country forward.
Ampaw also sent a heartfelt message to President Mahama, saying that he should remember his relationship with Wontumi and reconsider his position on the situation. The lawyer stressed that life is unpredictable and that no individual can expect to win every battle. He urged the President to use the opportunity to reflect on his relationship with Wontumi.
Ampaw warned President Mahama against advisers he described as sycophants who encourage arrests rather than offer honest counsel. He argued that people who genuinely care about the President should be willing to tell him when they believe something is not right, rather than simply praising his actions. Ampaw accused some individuals of pretending to support the President because they benefit from his generosity.
Chairman Wontumi is serving a 20-year sentence for illegal mining. His spokesperson described Wontumi's recent apology to President John Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama as an effort at reconciliation, not an admission that political tensions influenced the case. Wontumi's lawyers are preparing to appeal his conviction.
Ampaw's appeal focused on the need for reflection, reconciliation, and humanity, as he urged the President to put aside political acrimony and consider helping Wontumi. He maintained that genuine supporters should be able to look the President in the face and offer honest advice, including pointing out areas where they believe his decisions could be reconsidered.
The appeal comes amid continued attention surrounding Wontumi's imprisonment. Ampaw used his platform to make a direct appeal to President Mahama to consider a more conciliatory approach. Chairman Wontumi's situation has garnered significant attention, with many calling for a more humane approach to his imprisonment.
Key points
- Lawyer Maurice Ampaw appeals to President John Mahama to consider jailed Chairman Wontumi's condition.
- Ampaw urges President Mahama to visit Wontumi in prison and hold a conversation with him.
- Ampaw warns President Mahama against sycophants who encourage arrests rather than offer honest counsel.
