The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has launched a fierce attack on the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing them of targeting him because they fear his influence in blocking their victory in the 2028 general election.
Boldly declaring, “the NDC fears me,” Wontumi alleged that the governing party is spreading false narratives and engaging in political persecution to diminish his rising power 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 claimed.
Widely recognized as a formidable grassroots mobilizer, Wontumi described himself as “the people’s Chairman” and vowed to energize the NPP base nationwide. “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 promised.
He asserted that this nationwide campaign 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 said.
Wontumi further insisted that the Mahama-led government is aware that growing public dissatisfaction with its governance could cost the NDC 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 revealed.
He denied any involvement in wrongdoing related to government contracts, emphasizing 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.”
Responding to reports about frozen bank accounts and ongoing investigations, Wontumi questioned the justification behind such actions. “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 concluded with a sharp message directed at President Mahama, accusing the government of targeting him out of political malice. “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.
