In the midst of escalating controversy surrounding alleged derogatory remarks made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, prominent party member Eric Amoako Twum has called for decisive action.

During an appearance on TV3, the party's communications team member emphasized the need for the NPP to swiftly and proactively take measures to ensure Chairman Wontumi's prompt appearance before the Manhyia Palace.

He believes that appearing before the Kumasi Traditional Council is a fair invitation as that will give him the opportunity to present his side of his story.

Additionally, Mr. Amoako advised Chairman Wontumi to recognize his role as a prince, emphasizing that he should exercise better judgment in matters concerning chieftaincy and the traditional council.

"We in the NPP should do everything we can to get Chairman Wontumi to appear before the Manhyia Palace" - Eric Amoako Twum on Wontumi's alleged derogatory remarks.#TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/KU5pan3Ptg— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) January 23, 2024

“People are not too happy with the way sometimes Chairman Wontumi acts and I told you he is a prince and so as lawyer Ayariga said, as a prince he should know better when it comes to matters of the chieftaincy and the traditional council and so that is why I say he should move he can't make it this Thursday.

“I think it is a fair invitation and we should do everything as a part to encourage Chairman Wontumi to appear before Manhyia palace. Let's make sure to get him to the council and then state his position. Nobody is saying that Samanhene is lying and I don't think Chairman Wontumi himself is, you know I mean he disagrees with the content of what he is alleged to have said. So he came and told us. Whoever who heard it didn't hear it well and whoever saw it couldn't interpret it properly,” he added.

Chairman Wontumi is currently facing accusations of making disrespectful comments about the Asantehene.

Allegedly, Nana Kwaku Duah, Chief of Kokoso, and Manhyia South NPP Constituency Chairman Ofori Attah, also known as Tom-Tom, officially filed a complaint with the Kumasi Traditional Council.

In response to the complaint, the council summoned Bernard Antwi Boasiako on January 22, urging him to appear on Monday, January 29, to address questions related to the reported derogatory remarks made during the vetting of parliamentary aspirants in Manhyia South.

The NPP General Secretary conveyed that Chairman Wontumi is currently unwell and requested a two-week grace period for his appearance.

This request has caused discontent among council members, who insist on Chairman Wontumi’s appearance, even suggesting that he appears in a wheelchair if necessary.