Social media reacts after Chairman Wontumi is jailed 20 years

There are mixed reactions on social media following the 20-year sentencing of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

In a judgment delivered on Monday, July 20, 2026, the Criminal Court 4 Division of the High Court, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, ruled against him on all charges.

The sentences are to run concurrently.

The ruling has sparked intense debate online.

While some users argue that the punishment is too harsh, others insist that Wontumi deserves the sentence and its consequences.

On X, reactions have been sharply divided, with sympathisers expressing shock and disappointment, while critics have welcomed the ruling as a necessary step in upholding justice.

"Ei. What at all did he do?" one user wrote.

Another concerned user wrote: "It's ironic how everyone is blaming the NDC. The NPP knows that if they don't imprison Chairman Wontumi, there's a high chance he'll be re-elected as chairman. The government has done its part, but honestly, I think some NPP members also want him jailed for 20 years."

"A GH¢120k fine vs. a 20-year prison term for Chairman Wontumi? 😲 There is absolutely no logical correlation or proportionality to this extreme sentencing," one other user said.

Read more comments below:

Ei. What at all did he do?

— Bonneyman (@bonneyman_) July 20, 2026

It's ironic how everyone is blaming the

NDC. The NPP knows that if they don't imprison Chairman Wontumi, there's a high chance he'll be re-elected as chairman. The government has done its part, but honestly I think some NPP members also want him jailed for 20 years.

— T@T (@kojo32893) July 20, 2026

A GH¢120k fine vs. a 20-year prison term for Chairman Wontumi? 😲 There is absolutely no logical correlation or proportionality to this extreme sentencing.

— Sarfo Crack (@cracckman) July 20, 2026

I hope later he won't be freed like others ATO Essien on my mind and the rest

— Linda Hood (@hood234288) July 20, 2026

They have to appeal. The 20 years is too much. Atleast 5 years will be ok

— 🥷🏿 (@YardMan5e) July 20, 2026

Genuine question: what was his crime ?

— Indianlazeezq (@Indianlazeezq) July 20, 2026

It seems like now di3

Any act of fraud and money laundering is 20yrs in jailed

🤣🤣🤣

— Albert (@BaronNestle) July 20, 2026

Honestly I don't think he will serve up to a year in jail. We were all here when Agradaa's issue came up. How long did she serve in jail? Today she's walking freely while her victims are still in pain. Hmmmmmm

— Esther🌸 (@_msesty_) July 20, 2026

If NPP comes into power squad go go jail paa oo

— Derrick 𝕏 (@theboyderry) July 20, 2026

Don't be shocked to see him out in few months, Agradaa story will play again. pic.twitter.com/oO4GtSsaP1

— MR' J$Y👨‍💻 (@mrjoy_69) July 20, 2026

@theghanaweb "Chairman Wontumi's standing in society and the businesses he has established should be taken into consideration by the court. At a time when unemployment remains a major challenge, the broader implications of such a decision, including its impact on jobs, should also be weighed." — Bernard Owiredu Donkor #ghanaweb #ghanawebtv ♬ original sound - GhanaWeb

"Chairman Wontumi's standing in society and the businesses he has established should be taken into consideration by the court.

At a time when unemployment remains a major challenge, the broader implications of such a decision, including its impact on jobs, should also be… pic.twitter.com/s6v4hKSfyy

— GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) July 20, 2026