Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah has made a fresh allegation involving businessman and NPP figure Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, claiming that Wontumi took $500,000 from him and a friend but failed to deliver on what he had promised.
The claim is contained in a statement circulating online and has triggered renewed discussion about the relationship between the outspoken preacher and the Ashanti-based political and business figure.
Owusu Bempah’s $500,000 Claim
According to the claim attributed to Rev. Owusu Bempah, Chairman Wontumi allegedly received $500,000 from the preacher and another person in connection with a promise that he was expected to fulfil.
Owusu Bempah is quoted as saying that Wontumi “took $500,000 from my friend and me” but failed to do what he had promised.
The allegation has not, however, been independently established by GhanaMedia.net, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged payment and promise remain unclear from the material currently circulating.
Why The Claim Is Generating Attention
The allegation has attracted attention because both Owusu Bempah and Wontumi are prominent figures in Ghana’s public sphere, with their activities regularly generating significant discussion among political, religious and social commentators.
Wontumi is a well-known Ghanaian businessman and political figure who has served as a senior NPP figure in the Ashanti Region, while Owusu Bempah is a prominent Christian preacher and founder of Glorious Word Power Ministries International.
The two men have also crossed paths publicly over the years. In 2021, Wontumi commented publicly on the circumstances surrounding Owusu Bempah’s arrest, describing the matter as stemming from a dispute involving the preacher and another former associate.
What Remains Unclear
At this stage, the precise purpose for which the alleged $500,000 was paid, the identity of the other person said to have contributed the money, and the specific promise allegedly made by Wontumi have not been independently established in the available reporting reviewed by GhanaMedia.net.
There is also no verified response from Chairman Wontumi contained in the material reviewed for this report directly addressing the specific $500,000 allegation.
GhanaMedia.net therefore presents the claim as an allegation attributed to Rev. Owusu Bempah and does not state as fact that Chairman Wontumi took the money or failed to fulfil a contractual or other obligation.
Wontumi Remains A Major Political Figure
Chairman Wontumi has remained one of the most recognisable figures within Ghana’s New Patriotic Party, particularly in the Ashanti Region. His political commentary, business activities and media appearances have frequently attracted national attention.
Owusu Bempah, meanwhile, has remained a prominent voice within Ghana’s Christian community. He has appeared at major Christian programmes and events, including programmes reported by mainstream Ghanaian media.
More Questions Could Follow
The resurfaced allegation is likely to generate further discussion if either Wontumi or the other individuals reportedly connected to the alleged transaction provides additional details.
For now, the central claim remains that Owusu Bempah says $500,000 was taken from him and a friend in connection with a promise he says was not fulfilled.
GhanaMedia.net will continue to distinguish between verified facts, public statements and allegations as more information becomes available.
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