{"id":165298,"date":"2024-03-25T17:33:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T17:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/25\/call-wontumi-to-order-over-attack-on-prof-opoku-agyemang\/"},"modified":"2024-03-25T17:33:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T17:33:44","slug":"call-wontumi-to-order-over-attack-on-prof-opoku-agyemang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/25\/call-wontumi-to-order-over-attack-on-prof-opoku-agyemang\/","title":{"rendered":"Call Wontumi to order over attack on Prof Opoku-Agyemang"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Alliance of Feminist Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership to address comments made by its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, about Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Wontumi, the NPP\u2019s Ashanti Regional Chairman, is alleged to have made derogatory remarks about Prof Opoku-Agyemang, suggesting she was secretly married to Mr Mahama and that she originated from the Northern Region, not the Central Region.<\/p>\n<p>The Alliance of Feminist CSOs, in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Alimatu Issahak, on Monday, expressed \u201cgreat concern\u201d over Chairman Wontumi\u2019s comments about Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang\u2019s marital status and region of origin, calling them \u201ccompletely unacceptable\u201d and urging the party\u2019s leadership to address his conduct \u201cwith immediate effect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Alliance noted that these \u201cunacceptable comments\u201d seemed to be coming from key leadership positions within the party and that there appeared to be a deliberate attempt to discredit Prof. Opoku-Agyemang.<\/p>\n<p>The Alliance condemned Chairman Wontumi\u2019s comments as not only unfortunate but also indicative of his backward views and stereotypes against women, particularly those aspiring to high political leadership.<\/p>\n<p>The Alliance observed that while the attacks against the NDC\u2019s female running mate continue, the NPP leadership has remained silent about the conduct of these members.<\/p>\n<p>The Alliance of Feminist CSOs praised Prof Opoku-Agyemang for demonstrating that leadership was about competence and the ability to serve one\u2019s nation with the utmost integrity.<\/p>\n<p>They described her as a distinguished scholar, a conscientious public servant, and a role model.<\/p>\n<p>The Alliance stated that Chairman Wontumi\u2019s comment about the professor\u2019s marital status and regional origin was baseless and did not reflect on her competence and impactful track record.<\/p>\n<p>The Alliance called on the party leadership to address Chairman Wontumi\u2019s conduct and advised party members to refrain from making such unguided comments.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"entry-content no-share\">\n<div class=\"content-inner \">\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alliance of Feminist Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership to address comments made by its Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, about Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer. 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