The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has commenced processes to determine the value of a frozen property belonging to the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in Tema.
The exercise, undertaken in collaboration with the Lands Commission on Monday, November 9, 2026, follows the freezing of the property by EOCO last year, with the order subsequently confirmed by a court.
Officials from the two institutions visited the property to obtain coordinates and measurements required for a professional valuation by the Lands Commission.
However, the exercise attracted controversy following reports that EOCO officers had raided and ransacked the property.
In a statement issued on Monday, EOCO dismissed the allegations, explaining that the visit was strictly intended to facilitate the valuation process.
“As part of due process, EOCO and Lands Commission officials were at the property to pick the coordinates and measurements to enable Lands Commission to conduct a professional valuation,” the statement explained.
According to EOCO, the exercise lasted less than 10 minutes and was completed peacefully without any incident.
“The activity was completed in less than 10 minutes without any incident. This is what has been characterised as ransacking of Wontumi’s house,” the Office stated.
EOCO consequently urged the public to disregard reports suggesting that its officers had ransacked the property.
The statement, signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Education on behalf of the Executive Director, maintained that the visit formed part of due process concerning the frozen property.
The Office did not disclose the estimated value of the property or indicate when the Lands Commission would complete the valuation.
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