Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has launched a blistering attack on the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the party of targeting him out of fear that he will play a pivotal role in blocking its path to victory in the 2028 general election.
Declaring boldly that “the NDC fears me,” Wontumi claimed the governing party is deliberately pushing false narratives and engaging in political persecution to weaken his growing influence within the NPP. “NDC is after me because the party fears I will become the NPP National Chairman and block its 2028 election win,” he alleged.
Wontumi, widely seen as a powerful grassroots mobiliser, described himself as “the people’s Chairman” and promised to energise the NPP base across all regions. “I am coming for you, the party people, and I will take on board your advice and tap your strength. And when it comes to campaign, you will see Wontumi in all the regions,” he stated.
According to him, this nationwide strategy has unsettled the ruling party. “This has sent shivers down the spine of the National Democratic Congress. They fear me. If you look at all the allegations and casting of aspersions against me, it is the fear of Wontumi,” he intimated.
He asserted that the Mahama-led government is aware that public dissatisfaction with its governance could cost the NDC in the next election.
“The NDC have realised that based on their governance style and how they are treating Ghanaians, the NPP will win the 2028 election if the party is well-organised,” he disclosed.
Wontumi denied any wrongdoing in government dealings, emphasising that he has never held a public office. “I, as an individual, have not worked in government before. Former President Akufo-Addo said if you are looking for money, don’t come into his government. No minister can say he has given me any work to do.”
Reacting to recent reports of frozen bank accounts and alleged investigations, Wontumi questioned the basis of the action. “Even I don’t take fortune or anything from the ground, so why do you freeze my account? What is it for?”
Quoting scripture, he added, “I agree with David when he said there is no righteous person who has begged for food before. I will not beg for food.”
He issued a strong message to President Mahama, accusing the government of deliberately targeting him out of political spite. “This is not how to treat a political opponent. It appears this is just hatred against Wontumi. I have been singled out in this targeted hatred by the Mahama government,” he declared.
By Ernest Kofi Adu