Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako widely known as Chairman Wontumi has accused President John Dramani Mahama of waging a campaign of political persecution against him since returning to power.
Following an attempted raid on his residence on May 23, Wontumi voiced deep concerns about what he describes as targeted harassment by 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 citizen?” he asked, expressing frustration over what he believes is politically motivated suppression.
Wontumi issued a rallying call to NPP supporters and the wider Ghanaian public to stand up against what he terms 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.
He also pushed back against any suggestions that he holds a privileged government position, stating that his role has been limited to party work and campaigning.
“Was I ever a Vice President? Have I ever chaired a board? Been a CEO? A minister?” he asked rhetorically.
Chairman Wontumi further alleged that President Mahama’s administration has deliberately undermined his financial stability.
“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 challenges are a result of political vendetta.
As of now, the government has not responded to the allegations.
