Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is behind recent actions against him, motivated by fear of his future political ambitions as reported by Ghana Web.
Chairman Wontumi believes his desire to contest for the NPP’s national chairmanship position has unsettled the NDC, prompting efforts to frustrate him and his business, Akonta Mining Limited.
Speaking during an interview on April 23, 2025, Wontumi stated, “My National Chairmanship ambition has put fear in the NDC, so they have targeted me.”
His comments follow a series of setbacks, including the revocation of Akonta Mining’s operational license by the government over alleged violations.
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources announced that the mining firm’s license was withdrawn after concerns were raised about its activities.
In addition, the Financial Intelligence Centre has reportedly frozen Akonta Mining’s financial accounts and initiated a probe into their operations.
These developments, according to Wontumi, are part of a deliberate strategy by political opponents to weaken him ahead of the 2028 elections.
He insisted that the actions are not isolated but are fueled by the NDC’s growing apprehension about his rising influence within the NPP and the national political space.
Wontumi remains defiant, asserting that he will not be intimidated out of pursuing his goals.