Manhyia Palace has reportedly summoned Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
This summons follows allegations that Wontumi challenged the authority of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
According to a report from Onuaonline.com, Wontumi openly questioned the Asantehene’s authority during a session of the NPP parliamentary primaries vetting committee last week.
The report states that, without provocation, the party chairman asserted that he had established his own kingdom and would not hesitate to challenge Otumfuo if they disagreed on an issue.
“I have built my own kingdom, I have my own police and military, and I will speak my mind to Otumfuo if I disagree on an issue with him (Otumfuo)” the report quoted Wontumi as stating.
The report highlighted that Henry Nana Boakye, the NPP National Organiser, served as the chairman of the vetting committee during the incident.
Additionally, Kokosohene Nana Kwaku Duah, who was present at the time, is reported to have expressed a strong objection to Wontumi’s statement.
“For you to even say those words in my presence is unacceptable, and I’m not happy about your weird and disrespectful behaviour,” Kokosohene reportedly fumed at Wontumi.
Subsequent to the incident, reports suggest that the Asanteman Traditional Council has penned a letter to Justin Frimpong Kodua, the General Secretary of the NPP.
The purpose of this communication is to request facilitation for Chairman Wontumi’s appearance at the Manhyia Palace. The aim is for Wontumi to provide an explanation regarding the alleged disrespect shown towards Otumfuo.