Lawyer and NPP stalwart Andy Appiah Kubi says Chairman Wontumi could have walked free by now if it weren’t for a last-minute legal roadblock.
Speaking in an exclusive update as monitrd by MyNewsGh, Appiah Kubi revealed that all bail conditions for the embattled Ashanti Regional Chairman have been fully met — including the GH₵50 million sum and the required sureties. He expressed appreciation to Brian Acheampong, who stepped in with the documentation that sealed the deal.
“We have the agreement that we are ready to end,” Appiah Kubi said. “But for this application, we would have ended today. Unfortunately, our hands are tied.”
The legal issue, which appears to be an unexpected third-party application, has stalled the process. According to the lawyer, no further steps can be taken while the matter is pending in court.
“If this application is pending, that will impeach them from continuing with the negotiations. Otherwise, we need to wait,” he added. “Because in the pendency of this application, none of us can perform.”
Though disappointing, Appiah Kubi remains hopeful that by Monday the legal challenge will be resolved and Chairman Wontumi will be released.
