Hamza Suhuyini slams NPP over support for Wontumi amid EOCO probe

Lawyer and member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, Hamza Sayibu Suhuyini, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he describes as misplaced loyalty to Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Suhuyini expressed shock at the conduct of some leading NPP figures, including Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who were seen seated on the floor in a show of solidarity with Wontumi amid ongoing investigations by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

“When I saw the likes of Afenyo-Markin, reputable lawyers and businessmen on the NPP side, seated on the floor, I told myself that this party is gone,” he stated.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on May 30, 2025, he questioned the integrity and judgment of the political class, accusing them of allowing themselves to be used to protect individuals facing serious allegations.

“These are not just acts of sitting on the floor. If these are the calibre of people who allow themselves to be used to shield individuals who need to be investigated, then we are in trouble. It raises serious questions about our maturity and understanding of democracy,” he said.

According to Suhuyini, Chairman Wontumi is under investigation for a series of alleged financial malpractices.

He cited reports suggesting that Wontumi, over the course of eight years, hijacked key operations of the Ghana Cocoa Board—particularly in relation to road construction projects.

One such contract, he noted, was valued at about $45 million. Investigations reportedly reveal that although funds were disbursed for these projects, many of the contracts were not executed.

“There are even allegations that fictitious certificates were created to facilitate payments for work that was never done, particularly involving the Department of Feeder Roads,” Suhuyini stated.

He added that such conduct, and the political support it appears to enjoy, undermines public trust and threatens the foundations of Ghana’s democracy.

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