At the May 18, 2024 funeral of late Ejisu lawmaker John Kumah, political figures from across the spectrum gathered to honor his memory.
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia led the government delegation, praising Kumah as a friend and a significant loss.
Prominent attendees included Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, and other key NPP figures such as National Chairman Stephen Ntim and General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, who delivered the party’s tribute.
A notable moment captured on video showed former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen avoiding a handshake with Wontumi.
The footage depicted Wontumi extending his hand towards Kyerematen, who turned away to speak with someone else, resulting in an awkward encounter.
The tension between Alan and Wontumi traces back to the NPP presidential flagbearership contest, with Wontumi supporting Bawumia and publicly clashing with Alan.
Alan, who has since left the NPP and is running as an independent presidential candidate, had previously warned Wontumi to be respectful, leading to a strained relationship.
Watch the video below:
Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, snubbed and refused to shake hands with the Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Wontumi, at the funeral of the late John Kumah today. pic.twitter.com/2pJhAIgDf0
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