The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is grappling with escalating tensions as the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, issues a stern warning to flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong.
At a press conference held in Kumasi, Chairman Wontumi expressed his concerns over threats to his life, vowing to take legal action if such threats were repeated.
Wontumi’s apprehension stemmed from Kennedy Agyapong’s recent remarks during his “Showdown Walk” in Kumasi, where he accused Chairman Wontumi and the Vice President of orchestrating the NPP’s downfall. Agyapong even dared Wontumi, promising him a “showdown.”
During the press conference, Chairman Wontumi appealed to Kennedy Agyapong to shift his focus towards his campaign for the upcoming November 4 NPP primaries rather than resorting to personal attacks. He emphasized his dedication to the NPP’s progress and cautioned against inflammatory comments within the party ranks.
“I love NPP; I will never say anything against the party or Kennedy Agyapong. I will let the police arrest you if you threaten me again with your showdown comments. Your threats on Ahmed Suale’s life caused his death. I’m not interested in you losing the elections, but please tell delegates what you can do for the party and desist from spewing derogatory comments against party members and polling station agents,” he said
“Just try to apologize to them. You have insulted chiefs, judges, and everyone in the country; everybody knows what you can do. Change your attitude,” he advised.
In addition to addressing the verbal attacks, Chairman Wontumi justified his directive to remove all campaign posters of Alan Kyerematen from various party offices. He explained that this decision was prompted by Kyerematen’s resignation from the party and his subsequent declaration to run as an independent candidate.
“I was justified in issuing directives for the removal of Alan Kyerematen’s posters from party offices since he was no more part of the party,” asserted Chairman Wontumi. “I was only doing my work; I never insulted him.”
