Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has accused President John Dramani Mahama of political persecution, claiming his businesses and financial operations have been deliberately targeted since Mahama assumed office.
Speaking after the attempted raid on his house on Friday May 23, Wontumi questioned the fairness of his treatment under the current administration.
“Am I not a Ghanaian anymore? Now that you’ve won the election and become President, does that mean I’m no longer a Ghanaian?” he asked, expressing deep frustration over the alleged suppression.
Chairman Wontumi urged NPP supporters and all Ghanaians to rise against what he perceives as political oppression. “Ghanaians, rise! Arise, Ghanaians! All NPP supporters should rise. It is because of you that Mahama is treating me this way,” he declared, rallying support.
He went on to refute any notion that he held a privileged political or governmental position, emphasising his role as a party chairman dedicated to campaigning for his political party.
“Was I ever a Vice President? Have I ever chaired a board? Have I ever been a CEO? Was I ever a minister?” he questioned.
Wontumi further alleged that Mahama’s administration had intentionally crippled his financial standing.
“You collapsed my business back in 2013. Since you assumed office, you’ve halted all my operations. Even the bank account I rely on has been frozen,” he claimed, suggesting that his economic woes are politically motivated.
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