In breaking news, Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reportedly been banned from traveling outside Ghana over allegations linked to illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
According to reports, the Ghana Immigration Service has placed Wontumi’s name on the national stop list, preventing him from leaving the country while investigations continue. Authorities suspect his companies may be involved in unauthorized mining operations that have caused environmental damage in parts of the Ashanti Region.
Sources say Wontumi has denied any wrongdoing, insisting that he operates legitimate mining businesses and that the accusations are politically motivated. The news has sparked mixed reactions among Ghanaians — with some calling for a fair investigation and others demanding swift action against all involved in galamsey.
👉 This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates on Chairman Wontumi’s travel ban and the ongoing galamsey investigation.
