[VIDEO] How Chairman Wontumi allegedly scammed banks – Attorney General’s Press conference in Ghana today Reveals

Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has addressed the nation in a press conference concerning allegations involving Chairman Wontumi, CEO of Wontumi Farms.

In a detailed briefing, Dr. Ayine revealed that Wontumi allegedly exerted pressure on EBAN Capital and the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank to redirect GH¢400,000 originally earmarked for farm workers directly to his company.

[VIDEO] How Chairman Wontumi allegedly scammed banks – Attorney General’s Press conference in Ghana today Reveals

According to the Attorney General, the justification provided was that many of the intended beneficiaries described as youth allegedly linked to illegal galamsey (small-scale mining) activities were unable to receive electronic payments and preferred cash disbursements. The AG stressed that this move raises serious concerns about transparency, potential misuse of funds, and the improper exercise of influence in financial dealings involving public or quasi-public resources.

The press conference has sparked intense public debate, with many Ghanaians questioning the propriety of such directives and the broader implications for accountability in Ghana’s financial and political spheres. Wontumi Farms, a major agribusiness entity, has come under scrutiny as stakeholders demand full disclosure on how the funds were ultimately used and whether any laws were breached.

This latest development adds to ongoing conversations about governance, ethical leadership, and the separation of political influence from business operations. The Attorney General’s office has indicated that investigations are continuing, and further updates are expected as the matter unfolds.