Wontumi urges NPP voters to ignore his bad English in National Chairman race
- Chairman Wontumi urged NPP delegates to focus on competence over educational credentials in the 2028 election
- He emphasised the need for tested leaders who embody the party's fighting spirit and resilience
- Wontumi's focus will be on grassroots mobilisation, promising to restore hope and appeal ahead of 2028
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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, has urged delegates to prioritise competence over his struggles with the English language.
Addressing regional executives of the party in the Western Region, Boasiako framed the 2028 general election as a battle that demands tested leadership rather than educational titles of interested candidates.
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The Chronicle reported that he believes the NPP needs a national chairman ready to brawl in opposition hence his decision to contest.
“This election is not for the books, it is for those who are tried and tested as grassroots working men, people who are popular and ready to work tirelessly for victory.”
Boasiako argued that the NPP’s current political circumstances require a national chairman who embodies the party’s fight ahead of the 2028 election.
He stressed that the PP must restore hope among its rank and file at a time when, according to him, there is growing despondency and loss of direction.
He cited his long service record from a two-term constituency chairman to an unprecedented three-term Ashanti Regional Chairman as evidence of his preparedness for the national role.
He pledged not to compromise on strategies that would enhance the party’s electoral appeal ahead of 2028.
“As National Chairman, my work will be in the constituencies. The General Secretary will manage affairs at the headquarters, but my focus will be on the ground, mobilising every possible vote for victory in 2028."
Chairman Wontumi appears frail in court
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Boasiako looked frail and worn down during his December 8, 2025, appearance at the Accra High Court, which stirred widespread sympathy online.
The politician had been embroiled in legal challenges over his company, Akonta Mining, allegedly engaging in numerous illegal mining activities.
The video of his current frail appearance sparked discussions, particularly due to his previous appearances before the same court when he appeared overconfident.
Source: YEN.com.gh
