Wontumi Poisoning Allegation Is A Set-Up To Secure His Release By December–Prof. Charles Marfo

According to a report by Ghanaian Citizen TV, on Saturday October 31, 2026, former Provost of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Charles Marfo, has raised concerns over allegations of a plot to poison embattled Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi.

Prof. Marfo has questioned the circumstances surrounding the reported threat to Wontumi’s life, suggesting that the allegations could be part of a deliberate attempt to influence public opinion ahead of a possible release from prison by December.

According to the former KNUST Provost, the poisoning claims may be intended to create public sympathy for the NPP politician and prepare Ghanaians to accept a decision that could lead to his release from custody.

He argued that the narrative surrounding an alleged threat to Wontumi’s life could eventually be presented as a justification for granting him freedom before the expected period.

Speaking on the issue, Prof. Marfo expressed his suspicion in strong terms, insisting that the alleged poisoning plot should not be viewed without considering the possible political implications.

“The alleged poisoning plot against Wontumi is a set-up to prepare the minds of Ghanaians for his release by December. The narrative of a threat to his life could be used to justify his release from prison,” he stated.

His comments have added another dimension to the ongoing public discussion surrounding Wontumi’s detention and the various claims emerging about his safety and treatment while in custody.

Wontumi, who is a prominent figure within the NPP and a former parliamentary aspirant, has been at the centre of considerable political and legal attention following developments involving his mining business and related allegations.

The latest controversy surrounding his reported safety has generated public interest, with different individuals expressing views about the circumstances and possible implications of the claims.

Prof. Marfo’s intervention introduces a political interpretation of the alleged poisoning plot, with the academic suggesting that the claims could serve a broader purpose beyond concerns about Wontumi’s personal safety.

However, his remarks represent his personal assessment of the situation, and no evidence has been established in the statement to confirm that the alleged poisoning plot was deliberately orchestrated to secure Wontumi’s release.

The allegations and questions surrounding the NPP chairman’s safety are therefore likely to remain subjects of public debate as Ghanaians await further developments in his legal and custody-related matters.

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