The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has denied viral social media reports claiming that its Deputy Commissioner, Ms Mercy Larbi, presided over the case and sentenced Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to 20 years in prison.
In a disclaimer dated July 22, 2026, the Commission described the publication and circulation of the photo as “false, misleading, and without factual basis.”
“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.
According to the statement, 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.
It 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.
According to the Commission, it will continue to discharge its mandate with professionalism, fairness and fidelity to the rule of law.
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