Bernard Antwi Boasiako is the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi in 2022 made headlines when he submitted a $3.1 billion bid to purchase the English football club, Chelsea.
In the letter submitted for his official bid, Chairman Wontumi stated that he had learned of the Russian-Israeli businessman, Roman Abramovich’s intention to sell the club and hence was declaring his interest in buying the football club.
“I am informed of the intention by the owner of your reputable club, Mr. Roman Abramovich, to put up Chelsea Football Club for sale. I am by this letter writing to officially declare my intention for the purchase of same,” the letter indicated.
Chairman Wontumi stated in the letter that he was prepared to place a bid to a tune of $3.1 billion, adding that his legal team was ready to engage in negotiations with Abramovich.
“My official bid is in the range of $ 3.1billion. My legal team and transactional advisors are ready to engage in negotiations,” he added.
Despite his interest in and bid to purchase the club, Chairman Wontumi’s offer was unsuccessful. Ownership was ultimately awarded to a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital for £4.25 billion.
Read a copy of the letter below:
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