Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi
Correspondence from Ashanti Region
Dr Nana Agyenim Boateng, founder and leader of the United Front Party (UFP), has strongly condemned the alleged raid on the residence of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, by individuals believed to be national security operatives.
He described the incident as a breach of the rule of law and an act of political intimidation. Dr Boateng further called on the government to redirect its attention and resources toward resolving the ongoing conflict in Bawku.
Reacting to reports of the raid, Dr Boateng asserted that such actions undermine the principles of due process and democratic governance.
He emphasised that if Chairman Wontumi is suspected of any wrongdoing, the appropriate course of action should be through legal and constitutional means.
Following Dr Boateng’s remarks, several New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters present at the scene also expressed outrage over the incident. They insisted that Chairman Wontumi, who has never held a government position, has not committed any offense to justify such treatment.
One supporter, identified as “2 Pac,” recounted the events, stating that a group comprising military, police, and national security officers stormed the premises demanding to know Chairman Wontumi’s whereabouts.
“We told them he wasn’t there, yet they kept forcing their way in,” he said.
Another eyewitness, known as Sika Wo Bush, also condemned the incident, highlighting reports that a journalist was assaulted for allegedly attempting to film the scene.
Both the UFP leader and the NPP supporters jointly urged the government to end what they described as “political witch-hunting” and instead focus on addressing pressing national security concerns, particularly the protracted conflict in Bawku.
They stressed that resolving the Bawku crisis should take precedence over pursuing perceived political adversaries.