In recent news, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has made headlines with his threat of legal action against a constituency chairman in the Ashanti Region. As the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Wontumi has expressed his intention to seek recourse through the courts if the Manhyia South Constituency Chairman, Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori Atta, fails to substantiate allegations of influence peddling in the selection of the NPP’s 2024 flagbearer's running mate.
The allegations made by the constituency chairman imply that Wontumi, a strong ally of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, has been involved in "selling the NPP’s presidential running mate slot to the highest bidder." In response to these claims, a statement signed by an aide of Chairman Wontumi has urged the public to dismiss them as baseless and treat them as malicious propaganda. Furthermore, a demand has been made for Mr. Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori-Atta to provide substantiation within 48 hours or issue an unqualified apology to Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and the Party in the Ashanti Region.
It has been emphasized that failure to comply with this demand will leave Wontumi with no choice but to pursue legal action against the constituency chairman. The statement clearly indicates that the option of legal recourse will be exercised if the allegations are not substantiated or an apology is not issued within the stipulated timeframe.
The unfolding situation between Chairman Wontumi and the Manhyia South Constituency Chairman is one that will undoubtedly attract attention and scrutiny. As the deadline approaches, it remains to be seen how this issue will progress and whether it will indeed lead to legal proceedings as threatened.
We will continue to monitor this development and provide updates as necessary.
-source Planbfmonline | curated by Aisha Yakubu | Ghana Crimes
