The Ashanti regional chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in a recent development reported by Onuaonline.com, is facing repercussions for allegedly challenging the authority of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, during a session of the NPP parliamentary primaries vetting committee last week.

Without provocation, Wontumi reportedly asserted his independence, stating, "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," as quoted in the report.

NPP National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, chaired the vetting committee during this incident, as noted in the report. Kokosohene, Nana Kwaku Duah, who was present at the time, expressed strong disapproval of 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 rebuked Wontumi.

Subsequently, the Asanteman Traditional Council has taken action, reportedly writing to the General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong Kodua, demanding an explanation for his perceived challenge to the authority of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The letter seeks the facilitation of Chairman Wontumi's appearance at the Manhyia Palace to address and explain his alleged disrespect towards Otumfuo. This move suggests a significant response from traditional authorities to maintain respect for the Asantehene.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the 16th Asantehene, the traditional ruler of the Asante people, who are the largest ethnic group in Ghana. He is widely respected and revered for his role in promoting peace, development, and culture in Ghana and beyond.

He is also the Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and a member of the World Economic Forum.