CHRAJ Dismisses Claims Linking Deputy Commissioner to Wontumi’s Alleged Sentencing

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, CHRAJ, has denied claims circulating on social media that its Deputy Commissioner, Ms Mercy Larbi, presided over the case and sentenced Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years in prison.

In a disclaimer issued on July 22, 2026, CHRAJ described the publication and circulation of the photo as “false, misleading, and without factual basis.”

It noted that such misinformation has the tendency to mislead the public, undermine confidence in the administration of justice, and unjustly expose the Deputy Commissioner to unwarranted public criticism and reputational harm.

“The Commission states unequivocally that this Deputy Commissioner did not preside over the proceedings in question and is not the Judge responsible for the sentence being attributed to her,” the statement said.

The Commission urged the public to disregard the publications and refrain from sharing or reproducing them. It also called on media houses, bloggers, content creators, and the general public to verify information from credible sources before publishing.

CHRAJ reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the integrity, independence, and impartiality of the justice delivery system and said it will continue to discharge its mandate with professionalism, fairness, and fidelity to the rule of law.

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